2023-10-12T22:51:40-07:00 2022-12-31 990EZ 2022-01-01 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 2023-10-12 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.africanamericanculturalcenter-la.org X X 53522 X 37079 1800 14468 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175 53522 200 0 0 1200 49912 925 7083 59320 -5798 14833 1921 10956 X 14833 9427 0 0 0 1621 14833 11048 0 92 14833 10956 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 1637 Kwanzaa celebrations and activities are a month long (December) culminating in week-long activities beginning December 26 through January 1. 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. 0 129 Kwanzaa Presentations are presentations given to community organizations, churches, public libraries and corporate entities. 0 0 1766 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 50075 51833 55942 62059 51547 271456 12929 15889 8077 2900 1800 41595 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63004 67722 64019 64959 53347 313051 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 10000 0 0 0 10000 0 10000 303051 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 161 175 1336 63004 67722 65019 65120 53522 314387 0.96394 0.99333 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Tax Year 2020 $1000 Special Memorial Donation Tax Year 2021 $161 Refund of Penalty Overpayment Tax Year 2022 $125 Book Sale and $50 Refund of Registry overpayment RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 1. Over payment of Charity Registry 2.Book Sale Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 African Goodwill Awards and Family Inductions in honor of Inductee Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank and Merchant fees;1977|Charity Registration;25|Equipment Rental and Maintenance;2789|Supplies;372|Department of Justice;100|Sankore Press;125|Online Meetings and Events;992|Computer Software and Subscriptions;703^Total;7083^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Tax year 2021 adjustment to net asset;1921^Total;1921^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^2022 Undeposited Funds;1621^Total;1621^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^accounts payable;82|Other current liability;10^Total;92^ IRS Extension date was set for October 16, 2023.