Mission
To present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area.
Public Charity
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, of Seattle, WA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $548K in revenue, $459K in expenses, $195K in total assets. 31 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $653K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 911954917
Seattle, WA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$548K
Total Expenses$459K
Total Assets$195K
Grant Records31
Funding Total$653K
Filing Years2018–2025
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$51,762
To support the LGBTQ+ community
$14,000
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
CULTURE & ARTS
$10,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$16,520
Showing up to 5 of 31 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Akoth Ombaka
Director
Darnesha Bowman
Director
Francesca Mozzola
Director
Michael Johnson
Executive Dir.
Randy Ford
Director
Sam Middleton
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548K | $459K | $195K |
| 2024 | $297K | $440K | $111K |
| 2023 | $226K | $417K | $254K |
| 2022 | $362K | $257K | $445K |
| 2018 | $658K | $193K | $491K |
Between 2018 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $658K to $548K (-17%), with total assets most recently reported at $195K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.