Mission
Our mission is creating enriching opportunities to experience the joyful spirit of traditional West African dance centering the cultural contributions of women.
Small Public Charity
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Pittsburgh, PA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $102K, expenses of $192K, total assets of $268K. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $437K.
EIN: 522286472
Pittsburgh, PA
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$102K
Total Expenses$192K
Total Assets$268K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$437K
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Received
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TREASURES INITIATIVE
$64,549
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$21,667
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TREASURES INITIATIVE
$84,550
PERFORMING ARTS
$50,000
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$150,000
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Dailia Dee Byrd
Treasurer
Darrell Baldwin
Director
Diarra Clarke
Director
Freda Koomson
Director
Laverne Baker Hotep
President
Peggy Harris
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102K | $192K | $268K |
| 2023 | $403K | $230K | $376K |
| 2022 | $227K | $159K | $202K |
| 2020 | $99K | $84K | $49K |
| 2019 | $39K | $44K | $34K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $39K to $102K (+165%), with total assets most recently reported at $268K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.