Nonprofit · EIN 43-1603733
DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED
Also known as THE GRIOT MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $383,055 | $383,051 | $4 | $445,555 | $19,467 | $426,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $507,045 | $380,732 | $126,313 | $496,774 | $70,690 | $426,084 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $241,586 | $194,072 | $47,514 | $328,497 | $30,791 | $297,706 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $247,156
- of which government grants
- $71,981
- Program service revenue
- $115,335
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $20,564
- Other revenue
- $20,564
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $142,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $87,944
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $248,073
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $14,071
- Travel
- $13,013
- Depreciation
- $17,639
- Program services (functional)
- $294,822
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,217
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $496,774
- Total assets, end of year
- $445,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,467
- Net assets, end of year
- $426,088
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $148,404
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $426,088
- Gross receipts
- $383,055
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois D Conley | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,500 |
| Ramona Tumblin-Rucker | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Yolanda McNeal Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Phyllis M Jackson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard K Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois D Conley | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $95,625 |
| Ramona Tumblin-Rucker | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Yolanda McNeal Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Phyllis M Jackson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard K Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Krueger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kayla Vaughn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois D Conley | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $49,999 |
| Theresa Cobb | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Odell Hayes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Leon Sharpe | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Krueger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Duane Wall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quen Agnew | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2505 SAINT LOUIS AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106-2324
- In care of
- % LOIS D CONLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lois Conley, 2505 St Louis Avenue, St Louis, MO 63106
- Signed the 990
- Lois Conley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (314) 241-7057
- Website
- www.thegriotmuseum.com
- Return prepared by
- Professional Financial Services Inc
Mission
Through compelling core exhibits, dynamic touring shows, educational and entertaining public programs, The Griot Museum of Black History creates a community of lifelong learners who explore, experience, and embrace Missouri's rich and enduring African-American heritage.
Program accomplishments
- The Griot Museum of Black History presented the following activities: Visitors experienced the touring exhibit "Lift Every Voice," a collection of hooked rugs inspired by the linocuts of Elizabeth Catlett and created during the COVID-19 shutdown by women across North America. Our inaugural international exhibit "Terang'Art II" featured original art by five Senegalese and twelve St. Louis Artists, exposing both artists and visitors to an amazing cross-cultural experience of art and hospitality. Recently, Kwesi Essel-Blankson, an educator, author, and long-term tour guide at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, enthralled over 100 visitors at an impromptu book signing accompanied by West African drumming, dancing and delicious Ghanaian cuisine. We rounded out the year with the annual celebration of the St. Louis Community Association's Holiday party here at The Griot.Expenses $294,822 · revenue $135,899
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
- 43-1603733
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $445,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $383,055
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- October 15, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $383,055 | $383,051 | $445,555 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $507,045 | $380,732 | $496,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $241,586 | $194,072 | $328,497 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $147,683 | $142,763 | $308,002 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 43-1603733).
Questions about DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED
- What is the EIN of DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED is 43-1603733.
- Is DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED 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 DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED 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 DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED 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 DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lois Conley.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,500 (Lois D Conley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DIASPORA CONNECTIONS UNLIMITED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $383,055, expenses of $383,051 and total assets of $445,555 at year end.
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