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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2481236

LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Financials

$127K$115K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ (amended)$127,004$115,000$12,004$15,504–$15,504
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,004

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$25,000
Printing, publications and postage
$15,000
Other expenses
$75,000
Program services (functional)
$75,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,500
Total assets, end of year
$15,504
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$15,504
Cash, savings and investments
$15,504
Gross receipts
$127,004

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Justin JohnsonFounder40$0
Kelsye AdamsExecutive Director40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2216 12TH ST NW 13TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-0000
In care of
% KELSYE ADAMS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2216 12TH ST NW 13TH ST NW, Washington DC 20009
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Kelsye Adams, 1839 13th Street Northwest, 304, Washington DC 20009
Signed the 990-EZ
Justin Johnson, Founder
Phone
(202) 340-0055

Mission

Long Live GoGo's primary exempt purpose is to preserve and promote Washington, DC's GoGo music and culture through arts programming, education, and community engagement. The organization advances public appreciation of GoGo as a vital cultural heritage while supporting local artists and using creative expression to strengthen community identity and civic participation.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Long Live GoGo produced large-scale cultural events that centered Washington, DC's GoGo music as a tool for community engagement and cultural preservation. Key programs included Emancipation Day and Juneteenth celebrations, as well as U Street corridor activations featuring live GoGo bands, DJs, and interactive community programming. These events served over 50,000 residents and visitors, providing free and accessible opportunities to experience DC's cultural heritage. The program also supported over 50 local artists, vendors, and creatives through paid opportunities. Activities increased community participation, strengthened neighborhood identity, and elevated public awareness of GoGo as an essential part of DC culture. Expenses included artist fees, production, permits, and marketing.
    Expenses $75,000 · grants $127,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
86-2481236
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,504
Income (IRS master file)
$127,004

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$127,004$75,000$55,504IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Kelsye Adams
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Kelsye Adams
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Kelsye Adams
December 31, 2022≤ $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 86-2481236).

Questions about LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION is 86-2481236.
Is LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION 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 LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION 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 LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION 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 LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Kelsye Adams.
Who are the officers and directors of LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LONG LIVE GOGO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,004, expenses of $115,000 and total assets of $15,504 at year end.

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