WASHINGTON REVELS INC

Community. Tradition. Celebration!

aka Washington Revels | Glen Echo, MD | www.revelsdc.org

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EIN: 52-2296036

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as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

To create Community through Celebration! Washington Revels uses performance, education, and community engagement to revive, sustain, expand, and celebrate cultural traditions -- in music, dance, storytelling, and drama -- that bind people together in spirit and joy. We strive to illustrate the world's common humanity, connecting all people in a community that stretches across ethnic, cultural, and religious divisions, and through time.

Ruling year info

2001

Executive Director

Tamara Williams

Main address

PO Box 665

Glen Echo, MD 20812 USA

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Formerly known as

The Washington Revels

EIN

52-2296036

Subject area info

Folk arts

Performing arts

Festivals

Cultural awareness

Population served info

Adults

Families

Children and youth

Multiracial people

NTEE code info

Performing Arts (A60)

Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)

County / Street / Civic / Multi-Arts Fairs and Festivals (N52)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The principal internal and external barriers to carrying out our work have been and are (1) understaffing and turnover of entry-level staff; (2) data management; and (3) the general need for greater earned and/or contributed income both to help rectify the problems of understaffing and turnover and to enable us to put future plans into action.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Christmas Revels

Our largest production, The Christmas Revels, is a big, festive, fully staged celebration of the Winter Solstice
in music, dance and drama that is seen by over 10,000 people every December. Produced annually since 1983, Christmas Revels focuses on a different culture and time period every year. The scripts for Christmas Revels productions are extensively researched and reflect artful collections of music, dance, games, and stories. The resulting productions are dynamic and educational without being explicitly pedagogical cultures while also providing an experience of connection to those cultures. Additionally, the first show every year is our Outreach Performance; a free, invitation-only event for low-income families and individuals. Washington Revels has worked with over 40 organizations to bring the magic of live theatrical performances to community members who might otherwise be unable to attend.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Families

Children and youth

May Revels

Washington Revels performs two annual May Revels. One during the annual Carousel Opening at Glen Echo Park and the other at the National Cathedral's Flower Market.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Families

Jubilee Voices

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble is committed to the preservation of African - American history and traditions- presenting songs and stories of struggle and perseverance, trials and triumphs, as expressed through a cappella music, drama and dance. Inaugurated in 2010, the group now performs regularly at heritage sites throughout the Washington DC, area singing, sharing, and learning the stories of the people of those communities.

Population(s) Served

Multiracial people

Adults

Maritime Voices

Washington Revels Maritime Voices celebrates the sea and in the inland waterways of America - the men who worked the great sailing ships, the women who sustained the shore-side communities, and the men and women who lived and worked on the canals, lakes and rivers. Formed in 2008, this group performs lively songs, instrumental music, dances, folk dramas, and other traditions of the 19th Century.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Gallary Voices

Washington Revels Gallery Voices was formed in 2002 by Elizabeth Fulford and performs at outdoor festivals, on several area concert series and at special events. This select group of vocalists have appeared at the U.S. National Arboretum and have appeared at the Sidney Harman Center for the Arts, Glen Echo, Washington National Ball, and Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the National Cathedral.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Heritage Voices

Drawing from members of Jubilee Voices, Gallery Voices, and the larger Washington Revels Community, Washington Revels Heritage Voices is a multicultural ensemble dedicated to the preservation of American music through live performance in historical venues. Voices specializes in all forms of traditional American music, popular song, patriotic music, parlor music, work songs, spirituals, shape note tunes, and other traditional music.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Juneteenth Festival

In honor of Juneteenth, Washington Revels (WR), in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture (GEPPAC), have created an annual festival called Diverse Voices: A Juneteenth Celebration, the DMV’s first regional week-long festival. Consisting of daily in person and virtual events, this week of events provides inclusive and uplifting to celebrate this new but momentous holiday

Its aim is to use the arts as a catalyst for acknowledging the past and embracing a new future for Glen Echo Park and Washington Revels. We believe artistic expression is a tool of healing and connection and we hope to deepen the public’s understanding of Juneteenth, the fight for freedom during the Civil Rights Movement (including community efforts in Montgomery County to end the segregation of Glen Echo Park), and the continuing struggle for freedom and equality for all.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

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Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Our top goals are (1) to resurrect our Revels Kids youth arts education program, (2) update our IT infrastructure (equipment, software, and hardware) to adjust to post-pandemic impacts such as a deeper reliance on virtual and online programming; (3) to expand our funding sources to include more corporate sponsorships of our year round activities (Christmas Revels, Ensemble performances, May Revels, and Juneteenth Festival); (4) increase the range of foundations we receive grant funding from; and deepen our DEI activities to best embrace the beautiful and diverse community we serve from board to volunteers to audience members.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

We are in process of developing a new longterm strategic plan. However, since 1983, Washington Revels kept its mission's core values:

Our Mission: To create Community through Celebration! Washington Revels uses performance, education, and community engagement to revive, sustain, expand, and celebrate cultural traditions — in music, dance, storytelling, and drama — that bind people together in spirit and joy. We strive to illustrate the world’s common humanity, connecting all people in a community that stretches across ethnic, cultural, and religious divisions, and through time.

Our Signature Characteristics
Musical, theatrical, educational
Exploring folk traditions and cultures
Participatory and engaging
Diverse and inclusive
Multi-generational
Marking and celebrating the seasons and the cycle of life
Volunteer-based, professionally led

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

We have started a special campaign, the Greg & Susan Lewis Legacy Fund that is dedicated to the longterm resilience of Washington Revels.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

We are in process of developing a new longterm strategic plan. However, we have partnered with over a dozen organizations to produce the greater Washington DC metro area's first regional Juneteenth celebration with events across the region. We've broaden the diversity of our board of directors and are continuing our 40-year tradition of presenting our annual Christmas Revels with as broad a cast of volunteers and crew as possible.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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WASHINGTON REVELS INC

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$351,021
Program Services	$335,397
Investments	$3,565
Special Events	$12,177
Sales	$11,980
Other	$8,458
Total Revenue	$722,598

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$283,186
Professional Fees	$17,024
Occupancy	$41,308
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$3,922
Other Expenses	$375,907
Total Expenses	$721,347
Net Gain/Loss	$1,251

Revenue
Contributions	$389,951
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$343,229
Investments	$58
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$7,171
Total Revenue	$740,409

Expenses
Program Services	$583,327
Administration	$71,480
Fundraising	$57,889
Total Expenses	$712,696
Net Gain/Loss	$27,713

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,465
Advertising & Promotion	$32,094
Information Technology Expenses	$7,452
Insurance Expenses	$12,368
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$698
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$422,792
Government Grants	$25,000
Program Services	$315,281
Investments	$855
Special Events	($8,296)
Sales	($3,280)
Other	$3,810
Total Revenue	$756,162

Expenses
Program Services	$677,538
Administration	$55,617
Fundraising	$73,184
Total Expenses	$806,339
Net Gain/Loss	($50,177)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$20,199
Advertising & Promotion	$40,636
Information Technology Expenses	$3,780
Insurance Expenses	$11,297
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$3,500
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$377,222
Government Grants	$17,000
Program Services	$366,268
Investments	$53
Special Events	($2,048)
Sales	$2,144
Other	$2,147
Total Revenue	$762,786

Expenses
Program Services	$643,739
Administration	$47,086
Fundraising	$47,104
Total Expenses	$737,929
Net Gain/Loss	$24,857

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$20,739
Advertising & Promotion	$27,512
Information Technology Expenses	$1,413
Insurance Expenses	$12,753
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$2,625
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$381,735
Government Grants	$15,000
Program Services	$366,816
Investments	$959
Special Events	($198)
Sales	$16,046
Other	($161)
Total Revenue	$780,197

Expenses
Program Services	$639,071
Administration	$81,507
Fundraising	$44,953
Total Expenses	$765,531
Net Gain/Loss	$14,666

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$24,173
Advertising & Promotion	$74,572
Information Technology Expenses	$768
Insurance Expenses	$10,727
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$354,753
Government Grants	$22,000
Program Services	$345,327
Investments	$174
Special Events	($6,774)
Sales	$18,401
Other	$191
Total Revenue	$734,072

Expenses
Program Services	$592,008
Administration	$76,154
Fundraising	$47,006
Total Expenses	$715,168
Net Gain/Loss	$18,904

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,324
Advertising & Promotion	$48,689
Information Technology Expenses	$332
Insurance Expenses	$10,872
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$210,324
Government Grants	$32,000
Program Services	$457,940
Investments	$1,880
Special Events	$0
Sales	$21,637
Other	$44
Total Revenue	$723,825

Expenses
Program Services	$576,263
Administration	$76,821
Fundraising	$45,862
Total Expenses	$698,946
Net Gain/Loss	$24,879

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$15,472
Advertising & Promotion	$36,667
Information Technology Expenses	$657
Insurance Expenses	$13,265
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$1,000
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$300,292
Government Grants	$32,000
Program Services	$379,070
Investments	$2,483
Special Events	$0
Sales	$18,070
Other	$996
Total Revenue	$732,911

Expenses
Program Services	$599,785
Administration	$76,767
Fundraising	$49,610
Total Expenses	$726,162
Net Gain/Loss	$6,749

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,430
Advertising & Promotion	$43,532
Information Technology Expenses	$1,977
Insurance Expenses	$14,032
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$296,518
Government Grants	$40,000
Program Services	$430,822
Investments	($5,053)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$15,694
Other	$5,368
Total Revenue	$783,349

Expenses
Program Services	$598,871
Administration	$103,002
Fundraising	$56,156
Total Expenses	$758,029
Net Gain/Loss	$25,320

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$20,025
Advertising & Promotion	$38,989
Information Technology Expenses	$4,917
Insurance Expenses	$18,391
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$258,045
Government Grants	$49,000
Program Services	$410,273
Investments	$1,778
Special Events	$23,229
Sales	$20,639
Other	$2,857
Total Revenue	$765,821

Expenses
Program Services	$604,221
Administration	$90,194
Fundraising	$63,020
Total Expenses	$757,435
Net Gain/Loss	$8,386

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$19,859
Advertising & Promotion	$49,189
Information Technology Expenses	$4,402
Insurance Expenses	$15,667
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$280,395
Government Grants	$88,984
Program Services	$401,940
Investments	$4,802
Special Events	$47
Sales	$12,025
Other	$3,846
Total Revenue	$792,039

Expenses
Program Services	$601,402
Administration	$94,270
Fundraising	$92,260
Total Expenses	$787,932
Net Gain/Loss	$4,107

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,643
Advertising & Promotion	$48,095
Information Technology Expenses	$2,340
Insurance Expenses	$17,422
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$173,430
Government Grants	$67,031
Program Services	$354,106
Investments	$3,892
Special Events	$1,600
Sales	$10,106
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$610,165

Expenses
Program Services	$623,185
Administration	$118,154
Fundraising	$42,336
Total Expenses	$783,675
Net Gain/Loss	($173,510)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,981
Advertising & Promotion	$49,488
Information Technology Expenses	$2,662
Insurance Expenses	$16,056
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$280,349
Government Grants	$310,180
Program Services	$93,248
Investments	$58
Special Events	$0
Sales	$1,034
Other	$2,108
Total Revenue	$686,977

Expenses
Program Services	$341,475
Administration	$131,022
Fundraising	$21,674
Total Expenses	$494,171
Net Gain/Loss	$192,806

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,099
Advertising & Promotion	$3,942
Information Technology Expenses	$1,300
Insurance Expenses	$12,707
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$238,996
Government Grants	$287,844
Program Services	$159,277
Investments	$564
Special Events	$0
Sales	$4,734
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$691,415

Expenses
Program Services	$305,049
Administration	$154,529
Fundraising	$50,926
Total Expenses	$510,504
Net Gain/Loss	$180,911

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$20,900
Advertising & Promotion	$16,304
Information Technology Expenses	$1,120
Insurance Expenses	$14,300
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$370,893
Government Grants	$88,892
Program Services	$275,443
Investments	$1,430
Special Events	$0
Sales	$9,688
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$746,346

Expenses
Program Services	$415,959
Administration	$212,475
Fundraising	$55,019
Total Expenses	$683,453
Net Gain/Loss	$62,893

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,201
Advertising & Promotion	$8,967
Information Technology Expenses	$1,134
Insurance Expenses	$16,884
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

WASHINGTON REVELS INC

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$351,021
Cash & Equivalents	$289,858	$300,062	$10,204
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$40,435	$41,060	$625
Total Assets	$330,293	$341,122	$10,829

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Total Liabilities	$9,309	$18,904	$9,595

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Net Assets	$320,984	$322,218	$1,234

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$389,951
Cash & Equivalents	$300,062	$296,153	($3,909)
Accounts Receivable	$3,500	$20,235	$16,735
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$10,134	$8,762	($1,372)
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$14,586	$21,423	$6,837
Other	$12,840	$17,592	$4,752
Total Assets	$341,122	$364,165	$23,043

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$18,904	$14,229	($4,675)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$18,904	$14,229	($4,675)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$15,849	$49,500	$33,651
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$15,849	$49,500	$33,651
Unrestricted Net Assets	$306,369	$300,436	($5,933)
Net Assets	$322,218	$349,936	$27,718

WASHINGTON REVELS INC

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$15,369	-$93,087	$22,644	$315,456	$128,603
As % of expenses	-2.0%	-12.0%	4.6%	62.4%	18.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$21,322	-$99,265	$16,546	$310,311	$124,188
As % of expenses	-2.7%	-12.7%	3.3%	60.8%	18.2%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$792,039	$610,165	$686,977	$691,415	$746,346
Total revenue, % change over prior year	3.4%	-23.0%	12.6%	0.6%	7.9%
Program services revenue	50.7%	58.0%	13.6%	23.0%	36.9%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.2%	0.5%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Government grants	11.2%	11.0%	45.2%	41.6%	11.9%
All other grants and contributions	35.4%	28.7%	40.8%	34.6%	49.7%
Other revenue	2.5%	1.8%	0.5%	0.7%	1.3%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$781,979	$777,497	$488,073	$505,359	$679,038
Total expenses, % change over prior year	4.0%	-0.6%	-37.2%	3.5%	34.4%
Personnel	35.7%	35.9%	46.1%	31.4%	32.8%
Professional fees	2.9%	3.6%	5.4%	5.6%	4.1%
Occupancy	13.8%	13.6%	9.4%	3.3%	2.1%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	47.6%	46.8%	39.1%	59.8%	61.0%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$787,932	$783,675	$494,171	$510,504	$683,453
One month of savings	$65,165	$64,791	$40,673	$42,113	$56,587
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$149,397	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$853,097	$848,466	$534,844	$702,014	$740,040

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	4.4	5.0	10.4	13.1	8.1
Months of cash and investments	4.4	5.0	10.4	13.1	12.3
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	4.7	3.6	6.2	13.0	11.9

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$288,494	$324,769	$422,435	$553,668	$460,140
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$235,877
Receivables	$94,231	$6,398	$162,227	$51,185	$9,500
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$59,005	$59,005	$59,005	$59,005	$60,874
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	47.4%	57.9%	68.2%	76.9%	81.8%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	1.4%	31.5%	27.6%	0.7%	4.5%
Unrestricted net assets	$334,264	$234,999	$251,545	$561,856	$686,044
Temporarily restricted net assets	$99,255	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$99,255	$24,476	$201,130	$71,629	$17,830
Total net assets	$433,519	$259,475	$452,675	$633,485	$703,874

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Tamara Williams

LinkedIn profile

Tamara C. Williams is a nonprofit founder, arts administrator, and veteran of the United States Air Force with a very personal mission: To always be in service to others in a way that uplifts. This mission is why she founded Music Beyond Measure (MBM) in 2013, to help trauma survivors use songwriting and performance to tell their stories. Prior to MBM, Ms. Williams volunteered with domestic violence and sexual assault organizations in the greater St. Louis area, serving as an advocate for the prevention of violence against women since 2005. With an educational background in Music (B.A. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 2009) and Jazz Studies (Masters, Michigan State University 2011), Ms. Williams has worked with numerous arts organizations (Jazz House Kids, Thurnauer School of Music) and universities (MSU Community Music School-Detroit, William Paterson University) to teach, manage, and facilitate arts programming in Michigan, NJ, NY, and now the DMV area. In 2012, Ms. Williams

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WASHINGTON REVELS INC

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WASHINGTON REVELS INC

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as of 05/01/2024

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Board chair

Joan Burns

Retired Nonprofit Executive

Term: 2024 - 2018

Jane Bloodworth

Board Treasure, Communications Consultant

Aryn Geier

Secretary, ESL Teacher

Meredith Cabe

Attorney

Claudia Dulmage

Retired Attorney, DOJ

William Conways

General Counsel & CCO

Jessica DePrest

Senior Moving Image Cataloger

Jessica Estepa

Senior Campaign Editor

John Michael Platt

Gallery Staff Associate

Cynthia Keith

Executive Director

Margaret “Peggy” Walker

Coordinator, Art Education Program; and Associate Clinical Professor, Art Education

Kayla Knapp

Clinical Nurse and Adjunct Faculty, College of Public Health

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/23/2023

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Black/African American

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Female, Not transgender

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/23/2023

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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

WASHINGTON REVELS INC

Community. Tradition. Celebration!

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