The Afrikan Poetry Theatres APT mission is to preserve and perpetuate Art Culture and the Traditions of the African Diaspora through creative programming Including but not limited to; theatre film music dance spoken word,Youth S.T.E.A.M,3D Printed Art and more. Our goal is to promote cross-cultural awareness understanding and socialization through traditional and digital art disciplines. Founded as performance theatre in 1976 and incorporated as a 501c3 since 1980 we continue to expand in order to offer a diverse roster of cultural activities to the the underserved communities of South East Jamaica and Far Rockaway Queens NY. Our Goal is to influence community empowerment through cultural education. Our initiative is about economics by way of education It is important that we not only celebrate art and find creative outlets to express the realities of our communities but to educate the community about how to monetize creativity. Dont just act learn the busi
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $27k |
Williams Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $8k $9k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,094 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $25k in 2023 to $25k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 25%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
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Common questions about AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC received $25,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AFRIKAN POETRY THEATRE INC reported $131k in total revenue and $109k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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