Nonprofit · EIN 42-1761763
KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER
Also known as RONNA NEUENSCHWANDER
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $64,559 | $67,554 | -$2,995 | $46,873 | $0 | $46,873 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,904 | $68,031 | $1,873 | $49,868 | $0 | $49,868 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,640 | $64,504 | -$10,864 | $47,995 | $0 | $47,995 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $63,353
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,206
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $25,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,200
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,124
- Other expenses
- $40,130
- Program services (functional)
- $39,030
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,873
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,873
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,873
- Land and buildings
- $24,000
- Gross receipts
- $64,950
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Wague Diakite | Executive Director | 15 | $18,000 |
| Ronna Neuenschwander | Administrative Director | 7 | $7,200 |
| Theresa Burks | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Lawrence Smith | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Wague Diakite | Executive Director | 20 | $18,000 |
| Ronna Neuenschwander | Administrative Director | 14 | $7,200 |
| Theresa Burks | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Lawrence Smith | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Wague Diakite | Executive Director | 25 | $17,000 |
| Ronna Neuenschwander | Administrative Director | 20 | $7,200 |
| Theresa Burks | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Lawrence Smith | Board Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2135 SE ANKENY ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-1623
- In care of
- % BABA DIAKITE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1424 SE Oak, Portland OR 97214
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Baba Diakite, 1424 SE Oak, Portland OR 97214
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ronna Neuenschwander, Administrative Director
- Phone
- (503) 267-1604
- Website
- www.kofalen.org
Mission
Creating greater respect and understanding between people of different cultures through art and education. Making meaningful connections across cultural divides.
Program accomplishments
- Entrepreneurial Program in Arts works with tutored students in Lower school and a master class of upper school students and adults. They learn history, meaning and techniques in the ancient Malian art form of bogolanfini. They are trained in the preparation of materials, and the creating of the art form from master artists. They present an exhibition of their works and discuss with journalists, television and prominent community members as well as their families. Their art is also purchased for exhibitions in the U.S. Sales from the exhibition are reinvested in the program. This benefits 180 people in the community.Expenses $11,080
- Free tutoring, K-12 for underserved youth in Mali. Teaching reading and writing in French, English, algebra, geometry, physics. Benefits 84 students and their parents.Expenses $7,850
- Student Sponsorships program pays tuition and uniform fees in Mali schools for the neediest of our tutored students. Includes filing for birth certificates and registering students in school if necessary. Benefits 45 students annually. Our tutoring Center Headmaster and Supervisor follow up with the schools monthly during school year and annually.Expenses $7,400
- Family Food and Well-Being program supplies 50 kilos each of millet and rice to the community's most at-risk families. Also includes some financial assistance to members with chronic medical needs. Benefits 200 people, who are interviewed and assessed annually.Expenses $7,000
- Sewing Program for Young women. Teaches young women sewing, patterning skills. Ko-Falen pays 3 teachers that teach week days in exchange for teaching 5 Ko-Falen students for free in their program. This new program is sponsored by Ko-Falen and takes place at the Ko-Falen Cultural Center in Mali. Benefits 3 teachers and 5 students.Expenses $3,600
- A Storytelling Program was re-instituted this year. It includes story sharing among parents and their children to encourage the bond and respect within families. It also includes sessions of community members sharing their stories of struggle due to the violence in the North of the country, and families re-locating to our neighborhood. This has helped the community understand, trust and help new families in the community. Benefits 200 members of the community.Expenses $2,100
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1761763
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,873
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,950
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $64,559 | $67,554 | $46,873 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,904 | $68,031 | $49,868 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $53,640 | $64,504 | $47,995 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Baba Diakite | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ronna Neuenschwander | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ronna Neuenschwander | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 42-1761763).
Questions about KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER
- What is the EIN of KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER is 42-1761763.
- Is KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER 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-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Baba Diakite.
- Who are the officers and directors of KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,000 (Baba Wague Diakite, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KO-FALEN CULTURAL CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,559, expenses of $67,554 and total assets of $46,873 at year end.
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