2026-05-13T08:27:38-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 954451314 SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULT SOCI 3232996124 3018 West 48th Street Los Angeles CA 900431335 Tiamoyo Karenga Treasurer 2132735557 2026-05-13 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.africanamericanculturalcenter-la.org X X 86033 X 51734 6584 26221 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1494 86033 1450 0 0 0 62138 569 8436 72593 13440 19957 0 33397 X 19957 33397 0 0 10 10 19967 33407 10 10 19957 33397 The mission of SOPPAAC is to recover, research, collect, preserve, interpret, teach and promote knowledge and appreciation of the rich, ancient and varied culture of African people with emphasis on African Americans. Through educational programs, communal and public dialog, collections, exhibitions and other initiatives, we engage and serve participants of varying ages, interests and walks of life. Moreover, our cultural project poses historical and current African paradigms as a framework and foundation for sensibilities, thought and practice directed toward addressing the critical issues of our time. Thus, undergirding our work is the interrelated African-centered invitation and challenge; to know our past and honor it; to engage our present and improve it; and to imagine a whole new future and forge it in the most ethical, effective and expansive ways. Weekly Soul Sessions, forums which include lectures, panels and discussions on critical social issues as well as historically important topics and news analysis. Soul Sessions also offer artistic expressions of African life and culture through slide and power point presentations, films, videos and exhibitions. In addition, culturally grounded life-cycle ceremonies are conducted and educational programs in Continental and Diasporan culture, i.e., Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture for children. Community attendance ranges from 50-125 persons weekly. 0 1914 Kwanzaa celebrations and activities are a month long (December) culminating in week-long activities beginning December 26th through January 1st. Umoja Night and Karamu (Feast) are major community events. All events were held virtually. These events are a joyful time when the community comes together to reinforce communal values and engage in unity reaffirming activities. These community rooted activities are coordinated by the Ujima Kwanzaa Collective composed of the African American Cultural Center and various community groups who choose to work together to have a united community scheduled of events. These varied events are collectively advertised and attended by the participant groups. Number of participants vary from 50 to 100 as most were held virtually. 0 1614 Kawaida Institute of Pan African Studies (KIPAS). KIPAS is National Summer Institute on Social Theory and Practice and Leadership for Social Change from an Afrocentric perspective that includes classes and special events with guest presenters. The 2024 Kawaida Maatian Master Class was held virtually over multiple days. Attendees totaled 80 for the Master Class. 0 350 3878 Ralph Drew President 20 0 0 0 Chimbuko Tembo Vice President 20 0 0 0 Tiamoyo Karenga Treasurer 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CA Tiamoyo Karenga 3018 West 48th Street Los Angeles CA 900431335 3232996124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 62059 51547 51168 57898 77955 300627 2900 1800 16800 1850 6584 29934 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64959 53347 67968 59748 84539 330561 0 0 0 11862 13441 25303 10000 0 5600 0 0 15600 10000 0 5600 11862 13441 40903 289658 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 161 175 0 12 1494 1842 65120 53522 67968 59760 86033 332403 0.87141 0.90748 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 1481 Reimbursement for Equipment Purchase; 13 Return of Excess Service Fee RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Description;Amount^Reimbuesement for Equipment Purchase;1481|Return of Excess fee;13^Total;1494^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 500 Bereavement donation 500 Individual Cultural Creativity donation 450 Donation to Non Profit for Altadena Fire Victims Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Email Marketing and Promotions;849|Decor and Maintenance;2768|Refreshments;1615|Bank and Merchant Processing Fees;1469|Business Expense and fees;117|Computer Software subscription;474|Online Meetings and events;1144^Total;8436^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Adjustment Correction of posted item;10^Total;10^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Posted Deposit Error;10^Total;10^