Nonprofit · EIN 23-7228502
KO-THI INC
Also known as KO-THI DANCE CO INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $285,870 | $279,681 | $6,189 | $75,092 | $71,909 | $3,183 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $265,766 | $197,939 | $67,827 | $110,261 | $69,789 | $40,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $216,517
- Program service revenue
- $69,342
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,663
- Other revenue
- $11
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,843
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,462
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,793
- Occupancy
- $45,507
- Depreciation
- $312
- Program services (functional)
- $223,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,506
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,261
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,092
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,909
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,183
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,742
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$1,663
- Gross receipts
- $289,064
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNE CAULKER | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SHELIA SMITH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA WALKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA MITCHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAISY PRICE-HAGOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE CARLSON-JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNE CAULKER | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SHELIA SMITH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA WALKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA MITCHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAISY PRICE-HAGOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR ANTOINETTE MENSAH | FORMER BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TWYLA MCGHEE | FORMER VICE CHAIR/TREA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY GILBERT | FORMER SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE CARLSON-JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARTHUR HEITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1093, MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-1093
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMELIA MITCHAM, PO BOX 1093, MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
- Signed the 990
- AMELIA MITCHAM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (414) 273-0676
- Website
- WWW.KO-THI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY TRAINING AND EXPOSURE TO THE AFRICAN DANCES AND MUSICAL ART FORMS THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF A CHILDREN'S AND ADULT COMPANY USING THE VEHICLE OF COMMUNITY CLASSES, ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS, CONCERTS AND WORKSHOP/RESIDENCIES. THE KO-THI DANCE COMPANY HAS BEEN EXECUTING THIS MISSION SINCE 1969.
Program accomplishments
- EXPANDED DRUMTALK SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMMINGDOUBLED TON KO-THI CHILDREN'S PERFORMING ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIPExpenses $223,092 · revenue $71,016
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7228502
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,092
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,064
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $285,870 | $279,681 | $75,092 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $265,766 | $197,939 | $110,261 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7228502).
Questions about KO-THI INC
- What is the EIN of KO-THI INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KO-THI INC is 23-7228502.
- Is KO-THI INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to KO-THI INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KO-THI INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KO-THI INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KO-THI INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KO-THI INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMELIA MITCHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of KO-THI INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KO-THI INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $285,870, expenses of $279,681 and total assets of $75,092 at year end.
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