Songs of Black Folk

EIN: 922813157 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Renton, WA

Total Revenue
$251,595
Total Expenses
$286,802
Total Assets
$7,759
Net Assets
$-83,094
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Joseph Todd
Phone
2064226606
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Songs of Black Folk, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $252K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $287K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of Songs of Black Folk is to provide the Pacific Northwest audience a worldclass fine arts production that features elite African American artists both national and local. The aim of SBF is to provide a Cultural Arts experience that rivals the most elite productions presented anywhere in the United States. In essence Songs of Black Folk is the Pacific Northwests opportunity to annually experience the best of Black folk. And by doing so inspire the next generation of African American artists.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $196,983
Program Service Revenue $54,612
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $251,595

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $4,225
Program Expenses $254,942
Other Expenses $286,802
TOTAL EXPENSES $286,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $251,595 N/A N/A
Expenses $286,802 N/A N/A
Net Income $-35,207 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
14
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joseph Todd President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Braxton Executive Director 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ronee Jones Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rena Cann Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Willie Stewart Sr Vice-President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Serni Solidarios 2nd Vice President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Trish Millines Dziko Director 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Loria Yeadon Director 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Carmen Best Director 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Paula Sardinas Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Joe Nguyen Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Michael Bailey Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Fred Norton Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Williams JR Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $251,595 $286,802 $7,759 $-35,207
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