Nonprofit · EIN 27-0807517
206 UNIVERSAL
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $408,562 | $504,485 | -$95,923 | $116,483 | $194,812 | -$78,329 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $383,172 | $461,649 | -$78,477 | $185,378 | $167,784 | $17,594 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $160,533
- Program service revenue
- $28,603
- Investment income
- $559
- Net rental income
- $249,693
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,680
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $854
- Other revenue
- $218,867
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,364
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $227,021
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $450
- Accounting fees
- $12,255
- Occupancy
- $122,707
- Travel
- $8,386
- Depreciation
- $9,248
- Program services (functional)
- $372,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,930
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,862
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $185,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $116,483
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $194,812
- Net assets, end of year
- -$78,329
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,507
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$78,329
- Gross receipts
- $487,697
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 37
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL KOGITA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,200 |
| JUDI MARTINEZ | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,200 |
| GEORGIO BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES CROONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALONZO YBARRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KITTY WU | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $64,350 |
| DANIEL KOGITA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $64,350 |
| JAMES CROONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALONZO YBARRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGIO BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 153 14TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5556
- In care of
- % JUDI MARTINEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DANIEL KOGITA, 153 14TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981225556
- Signed the 990
- JUDI MARTINEZ, CO-DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 931-6069
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.206ZULU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- The Sheriff CPA Services LLC
Mission
206 UNIVERSAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE SPACES WHILE SERVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE UPLIFTMENT, PRESERVATION, AND CELEBRATION OF HIP HOP CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- RENTAL PROGRAM, BEATS TO THE RHYME, BEAT MASTERS. 206 ZULU PROGRAMS INCLUDE A RANGE OF ONE-OFF, WEEKLY, MONTHLY AND ANNUAL EVENTS AND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT SEATTLE/KING COUNTY, INCLUDING HIP HOP AND COMMUNITY ORIENTED DANCES, COMPETITIONS, CONCERTS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, CHARITY EVENTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS, ART SHOWS AND MORE. ACCESSIBLE: PROGRAMS ARE CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN VARIOUS AREAS OF SEATTLE AND ACCESSIBLE REGARDLESS OF INCOME, LOCALITY OR ABILITY. DIVERSE: ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS BRING A WIDE ARRAY OF ATTENDEES FROM DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, RELIGIONS AND AGES. EMPOWERING: FROM MUSICAL CONCERTS TO PARTICIPATORY OPEN MICS AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO BENEFIT SHOWS, 206 ZULU OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT ARE UPLIFTING AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY. FUN: THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN 206 ZULUS PROGRAMS ARE THAT THEY ARE FUN. INTERACTIVE FUNCTIONS BUILD COMMUNITY AND A SENSE OF FAMILY. HTTPS://WWW.206ZULU.ORG/PROGRAMS/Expenses $372,693 · revenue $28,603
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
- 27-0807517
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $116,483
- Income (IRS master file)
- $487,697
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $408,562 | $504,485 | $116,483 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $383,172 | $461,649 | $185,378 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $380,894 | $458,735 | $266,493 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 27-0807517).
Questions about 206 UNIVERSAL
- What is the EIN of 206 UNIVERSAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 206 UNIVERSAL is 27-0807517.
- Is 206 UNIVERSAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to 206 UNIVERSAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 206 UNIVERSAL 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 206 UNIVERSAL 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 206 UNIVERSAL 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 206 UNIVERSAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DANIEL KOGITA.
- Who are the officers and directors of 206 UNIVERSAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,200 (DANIEL KOGITA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does 206 UNIVERSAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $408,562, expenses of $504,485 and total assets of $116,483 at year end.
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