2024-04-18T00:16:18-04:00 2023-07-31 474271722 AR2 Investments LLC 3600 Wabeek Lake Dr W Bloomfield Hills MI 48302 990 2022-08-01 451838783 GRIOT ARTS INC GRIO 278 SUNFLOWER AVE Clarksdale MS 38614 BENJAMIN LEWIS DEPUTY DIRECTOR 5098424308 2024-04-18 false BENJAMIN LEWIS XXX-XX-XXXX AMITAVA CHAKRABORTY P02234955 8123441441 2024-04-18 0 00 AAL2 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 666060 false X GRIOTARTS.ORG X 2011 MS The mission of Griot Arts, Inc. is to create a community of students, teachers, and volunteers who work together to encourage creativity in order to enhance lives, neighborhoods and communities. (Continue on Schedule O) 9 9 32 18 0 0 488314 497290 201413 168694 10130 76 24780 0 724637 666060 0 0 253248 328100 0 12183 399514 421664 652762 749764 71875 -83704 431917 349418 19214 20423 412703 328995 The mission of Griot Arts, Inc. is to create a community of students, teachers, and volunteers who work together to encourage creativity in order to enhance lives, neighborhoods and communities. (Continue on Schedule O) false false 626545 1. Through the following programs and achievements, Griot Arts steadfastly pursues its mission of empowering the people of Clarksdale, Mississippi, by providing access to arts, education, and workforce development opportunities, thereby enabling them to create positive change in their lives and in the community. This is accomplished though:i. Meraki Program: Specifically designed for young adults aged 16-24, this program focuses on nurturing soft skills essential for workforce development. By offering these opportunities, we empower participants to create positive changes in their lives, aligning with our commitment to workforce development and personal growth.ii. Griot Afterschool Arts: This diverse arts program, catering to children and adolescents aged 3-18, plays a crucial role in our mission. By providing access to a variety of artistic disciplines, we enable young individuals to explore and develop their creative talents, contributing to their overall educational and personal development.iii. Bridge Services: Offering a range of support services, including academic assistance and workforce readiness programs. This initiative reflects our dedication to education and workforce development, essential for fostering long-term positive change in our community.iv. Community Activities: Encompassing a variety of classes in dance, fitness, and other recreational activities. These activities are instrumental in promoting lifelong learning and engagement in the arts, reinforcing our mission of community empowerment through artistic opportunities. 2.Significant Achievementsi.Impact on Students: In the last year, 108 students were served across all programs, indicating our impact on the community. A total of 295.5 hours through 13 unique weekly artistic classes were conducted in our afterschool program, providing extensive creative learning opportunities. were offered, showcasing the diversity of our programs. Engagement with 81 families, demonstrating our deep reach into the community. Through Bridge Services, 70 educational support offerings were provided, emphasizing our commitment to educational enrichment. Collaboration with 30 community partners, underscoring our role in fostering community-wide support and development.ii.Community Center Development: The revitalization of the historic Paramount Theater into a dynamic community hub embodies our vision of creating a space where the arts and community development intersect. This project is a testament to our dedication to preserving cultural heritage. while fostering opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement. 626545 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 32 true false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false false false false X BLUE DAISY BUSINESS STUDIO 6627991237 278 SUNFLOWER AVENUE Clarksdale MS 38614 Rebekah Pleasant-Patterson Executive Director 0.00 0.00 X 70000 0 0 Benjamin Lewis Deputy Director 40.00 0.00 X 60000 0 0 Leonette Henderson Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julian Gallo Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Luckett Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Noland President 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 130000 0 0 0 false false false 16404 70059 25800 385027 497290 Meraki Income 541900 168694 168694 168694 76 76 70059 666060 168770 0 0 310838 310838 17262 17262 6083 6083 18627 18627 7797 7797 51000 51000 16423 16423 SUPPLIES 191666 179483 12183 CONTRACT SERVICES 71630 71630 UTILITIES 19139 19139 TAXES AND LICENSES FEE 11776 2185 9591 27523 10097 17426 749764 626545 111036 12183 293232 224822 194977 70381 138685 124596 431917 349418 19214 20423 19214 20423 X 412703 156392 172603 412703 328995 431917 349418 X -83704 -4 X true X false false X 337442 454057 424342 488314 497290 2201445 337442 454057 424342 488314 497290 2201445 178971 2022474 2201445 168694 0.91870 0.65920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 100798 100798 94179 70381 23798 124596 FUNDRAISING 70059 70059 70059 70059 70059 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW FORM 990 AND ALL ATTACHMENTS AT NEXTSCHEDULED BOARD MEETING Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c TO ENSURE GRIOTS ARTS, INC. OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC INTERNAL REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. AT MINIMUM THE INTERNAL REVIEW WILL INCLUDE AN EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND ALL POSSIBLE RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.GRIOT ARTS, INC. MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT ITS PHYSICAL LOCATION. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Beginning Net Asset difference reconciled. General explanation attachment FORM 990 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONGRIOT ARTS IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN CLARKSDALE, MS, BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ENRICHING ARTS EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVITY, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.OUR APPROACH IS GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL INHERENTLY POSSESSES UNIQUE CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS. BY NURTURING THESE TALENTS AND PERSPECTIVES, WE ENABLE OUR PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMS INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL ART EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES.WE OPERATE WITH A COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY AND RESPECT FOR A DIVERSITY OF BELIEFS, ENSURING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE FEELS A DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL IS VALUED AND CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE FLOURISHING OF OUR COMMUNITY, FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING.GRIOT ARTS IS COMMITTED TO RESHAPING THE CULTURAL NARRATIVE OF CLARKSDALE BY EMBRACING DIVERSE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDING PLATFORMS FOR VOICES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN MARGINALIZED. WE AIM TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE THROUGH SHARING OUR CREATIVITY, FOCUSED WORK, AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON EXPERIENCES A PROFOUND SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION.