Sowelu Theater in Portland, Oregon (OR)
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| Sowelu Theater | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 931247737 |
| Name of Organization | Sowelu Theater |
| In Care of Name | Barry Hunt |
| Address | 5706 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR 97218-2365 |
| Subsection | Educational Organization |
| Ruling Date | 09/1999 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization that normally receives no more than one third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 05/2014 |
| Assets | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Income | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $10,222 |
| Amount of Income | $14,741 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $14,741 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Arts Education |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $14,741 (it was $38,295 in 2013)
| Sowelu Theater: | $14,741 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $206,067 |
Assets in 2014: $10,222 (it was $13,593 in 2013)
| Sowelu Theater: | $10,222 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $109,929 |
Expenses in 2013: $39,869
| Sowelu Theater: | $39,869 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $240,853 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.4
| Sowelu Theater: | 0.4 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.0 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 49.8%
| This organization: | 49.8% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 45.8% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $16,569 | $22,985 | $38,295 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $13,235 | $14,955 | $19,087 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $3,334 | $8,030 | $19,208 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $16,763 | $23,138 | $39,869 |
| Total net assets | $18,943 | $18,809 | $13,593 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-193 | $-134 | $-1,573 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $19,136 | $18,943 | $19,000 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $-3,834 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $13,594 | ||
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $18,943 | $18,809 | $13,593 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $18,943 | $18,809 | $13,593 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | ||
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | ||
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | ||
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | ||
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | ||
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | ||
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | ||
| Total amount involved | $0 | ||
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | ||
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | ||
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $91,420 |
| Subtotal | $134,225 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $82,860 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $51,265 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $42,805 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $42,805 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $134,225 |
| Public support | $134,225 |
| Subtotal | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $0 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childrens Music And Education Foundation | 15322 Se Henderson Way, Portland, OR 97236 | OR | 1998-03 | $39,577 |
| 2 | Studio Art Centers International Inc | 50 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2307 | NY | 1977-11 | $5,123,289 |
| 3 | Skowhegan School Of Painting And Sculpture Inc | 136 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011-2424 | NY | 1947-07 | $3,483,494 |
| 4 | Young Audience Inc, New Orleans Chapter | 615 Baronne St Ste 201, New Orleans, LA 70113-1060 | LA | 1963-12 | $3,213,327 |
| 5 | Young Audiences Of New Jersey | 200 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6605 | NJ | 1975-01 | $3,128,519 |
| 6 | Urban Gateways | 205 W Randolph St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606-1814 | IL | 1964-01 | $2,651,797 |
| 7 | Young Audiences Of Maryland Inc | 2600 N Howard Street No 1300, Baltimore, MD 21218-4507 | MD | 1959-06 | $2,560,413 |
| 8 | Young Audiences-New York Inc | One East 53rd St 9th Fl, New York, NY 10022-4200 | NY | 1970-05 | $2,463,136 |
| 9 | Vsa Arts Of New Mexico Inc | 4904 4th St Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87107-3906 | NM | 1987-01 | $1,885,979 |
| 10 | Young Audiences Of Oregon Inc | 1220 Sw Morrison St Ste 1000, Portland, OR 97205-2229 | OR | 1964-06 | $1,698,817 |
| 11 | The Metropolitan Center For The Visual Arts Inc | 155 Gibbs St Ste 300, Rockville, MD 20850-0352 | MD | 1990-04 | $1,561,169 |
| 12 | Victor Association Of Cultural And Performing Arts Inc | 630 Crowley Rd, Farmington, NY 14425-9525 | NY | 1984-04 | $1,430,232 |
| 13 | Tara Institute Of The Performing Arts Incorporated | 4180 19th St, Boulder, CO 80304-0903 | CO | 1995-09 | $1,339,762 |
| 14 | Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County Inc | 391 E Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608-2233 | CT | 1979-04 | $1,150,648 |
| 15 | Theatre Lab | 733 6th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001 | DC | 1994-05 | $1,053,487 |
| 16 | Venice Arts | 1702 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3968 | CA | 1994-04 | $987,717 |
| 17 | Masters School Of Art | 14819 Se Primrose Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97267-2438 | OR | 2006-12 | $283,651 |
| 18 | Sowelu Theater | 5706 Ne Simpson St, Portland, OR 97218-2365 | OR | 1999-09 | $14,741 |
| 19 | Oregon Alliance For Arts Education | 1845 Fairgrounds Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97301-7132 | OR | 1981-12 | $0 |
| 20 | Puddle Jumper Press | 3400 Royce Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-7365 | OR | 1996-09 | $0 |
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