Nonprofit · EIN 83-2546464
ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $328,558 | $319,610 | $8,948 | $235,000 | $0 | $235,000 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $369,048 | $140,941 | $228,107 | $238,943 | $0 | $238,943 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $198,500 | $232,450 | -$33,950 | $5,500 | $25,000 | -$19,500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $256,830
- Program service revenue
- $35,291
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $36,437
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,000
- Occupancy
- $175,618
- Program services (functional)
- $302,452
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $238,943
- Total assets, end of year
- $235,000
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $235,000
- Gross receipts
- $328,558
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMONT COLLINS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| GABRIEL COLLINS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| VALERIE MOORE | TREASURER Officer | 24 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE MOORE | TREASURER Officer | 24 | $0 |
| GABRIEL COLLINS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| LAMONT COLLINS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMONT COLLINS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $0 |
| GABRIEL COLLINS | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | $0 |
| VALERIE MOORE | TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 124 N 1ST ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-1357
- In care of
- % LAMONT COLLINS
- Signed the 990
- LAMONT COLLINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 384-1940
- Website
- https://www.roots-101.org/
- 990-N for 2019 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Lamont Collins, 2016 Dorsey Pointe Circle, Louisville KY 40223. Mailing address: 8901 Guttenburg, Louisville KY 40299.
- Return prepared by
- Open Books Financial
Mission
A beacon of African American history and culture, preserving and sharing stories that deserve to be celebrated and remembered. This endeavor will not only honor our past but also inspire future generations, fostering a deep appreciation for African American hheritage.
Program accomplishments
- Roots 101 African American Museum advances public understanding of African American history, culture, and art through educational exhibits, guided and self-guided tours, cultural programming, and community engagement. The museum preserves and interprets historical artifacts and stories spanning the African diaspora through the present day, providing visitors with opportunities to explore the achievements, contributions, resilience, and lived experiences of African Americans. Through exhibitions, educational events, performances, lectures, youth programming, and partnerships with community organizations, the museum promotes historical awareness, cultural appreciation, and lifelong learning for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.Expenses $302,452
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
- 83-2546464
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $235,000
- Income (IRS master file)
- $328,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $328,558 | $319,610 | $235,000 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $369,048 | $140,941 | $238,943 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $198,500 | $232,450 | $5,500 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lamont Collins Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | 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 83-2546464).
Questions about ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM is 83-2546464.
- Is ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM 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 ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM 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 ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICA MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $328,558, expenses of $319,610 and total assets of $235,000 at year end.
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