named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Music & Movement Classes
Instructional classes in piano, ballet, African drumming, and Caribbean/Afrobeats movement (Vibe & Flow) for all skill levels, offered on a drop-in or monthly pass basis
Ceramics Classes
Hands-on ceramics instruction including wheel throwing and hand-building techniques for adult learners
Community Black Box Theatre
Flexible performance space supporting theatrical productions, rehearsals, and dance performances with tiered rental packages
Herbert T. Williams Gallery Exhibitions
Exhibition space dedicated to showcasing visual art by artists of the African diaspora and culturally diverse creators
STEM From Dance Camp
Summer internship program for high school and college students combining dance, technology, and creative programming, supported by partner organizations including Say Yes to Education and On Point for College
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivers youth arts and STEM immersion programsOffers a free visual and performing arts immersion program for youth ages 8–16 featuring courses in visual arts, theatre, piano, ballet, ceramics, tutoring, chess, and West African drumming; also operates a summer camp for girls ages 8–18 integrating dance with AI, robotics, and coding, supported by interns during summer operations.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Exhibits and interprets visual and expressive arts by artists of the African diasporaCollects, exhibits, teaches, and interprets visual and expressive arts created by artists of the African diaspora, serving as a cultural hub for artistic engagement and education.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides adult music and movement classesOffers accessible music and movement classes in piano, ballet, and West African drumming for adults of all skill levels, with scheduled sessions running from September to December and flexible enrollment options including a monthly pass for unlimited access or individual class registration.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides studio arts education and courses in ceramicsOffers hands-on ceramics classes for all skill levels, including instruction in hand building and wheel throwing, as well as scheduled studio access for enrolled students to practice independently in a historic studio space.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Rents event spaces to campus and public communitiesOperates and rents multiple event spaces—including a black box theatre, gallery, multi-purpose room, dance studio, and conference room—to the campus community and general public to support artistic and community events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$116K
Contributions & grants$42K36%
Program service revenue$74K64%
Investment income——
Other revenue$55
expenses
Total expenses$114K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash$94K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$95K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY — BOARD MEMBER
- DR TANISHA M JACKSON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- KENYATA CALLOWAY — BOARD MEMBER
- KOFI M ADDAI — BOARD MEMBER
- MALIK ABDOULMOUMINE — BOARD MEMBER
- ROCHELE ROYSTER — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMIKA GALANIS — BOARD MEMBER
- YOLANDA SEEGERS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- CNY Works Partner — Invests in youth internship programs at the Community Folk Art Center.
- CNY Works, Inc. Partner — Partner organization where Christopher Montgomery served as Director of Syracuse Build, focusing on workforce development in construction.
- College of Arts & Sciences Partner — Partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University.
- Department of African American Studies Partner — Collaborates with the Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University.
- Global Mamas Partner — Organization where Malik Abdoulmoumine served as Marketing Manager, contributing to fundraising and engagement.
- InterFaith Works CNY Partner — Collaborates with Kofi M. Addai, who served as Dialogue Coordinator, on community dialogues related to racial equity.
- La Casita-Syracuse University Partner — Partnership with La Casita at Syracuse University.
- LeMoyne College Partner — Partnership with LeMoyne College.
- Magna 5 Group Partner — Organization where Malik Abdoulmoumine served as Associate Marketing Strategist, driving brand growth and client satisfaction.
- MasterMinds Chess Club Partner — Collaborates with MasterMinds Chess Club to offer chess instruction as part of the Creative Arts Academy programming.
- North Side Learning Center Partner — Organization where Kofi M. Addai served as Associate Director, overseeing academic and workforce programs for New American families.
- Office of Program Development-Syracuse University Partner — Partnership with the Office of Program Development at Syracuse University.
- On Point for College Partner — Helps fund and enable internship opportunities at the Community Folk Art Center.
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo Partner — Partnership with Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
- STEM From Dance Partner — Collaborates with STEM From Dance to deliver a summer camp program at the Community Folk Art Center.
- Say Yes to Education Partner — Supports internship experiences for students at the Community Folk Art Center.
- Syracuse City School District Partner — Partnership with Syracuse City School District.
- Syracuse Stage Partner — Partnership with Syracuse Stage.
- Syracuse University Government — A proud unit of the Department of African American Studies, College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University
- Syracuse University Government — CFAC is part of Syracuse University, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Syracuse University Government — Community Folk Art Center is affiliated with Syracuse University, as indicated by its web address and operational context.
- Syracuse University Government — Hosts the Community Folk Art Center and employs several board members in affiliated roles.
- Syracuse University Government — University-affiliated organization with academic integration in African American Studies and art education
- Syracuse University Network — CFAC is a proud unit of the African American Studies Department at Syracuse University.
- Syracuse University Network — Community Folk Art Center is affiliated with Syracuse University.
- Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates to support internship opportunities for high school and college students at the Community Folk Art Center.
- The Arts at Syracuse University Network — Member of The Arts at Syracuse University, formerly known as Coalition of Museum and Art Centers (CMAC).
- The Links Inc. Partner — Partnership with The Links Inc.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts as a Vehicle for Social Transformation and Wellnessmethodology: arts-for-wellnessBy integrating academic research, curatorial practice, and public humanities with community-based arts, the organization advances wellness and social transformation because artistic engagement enables critical reflection, healing, and structural change in marginalized communities.
- Cultural Pluralism Through Arts Programmingmethodology: cultural-pluralism-centered arts programmingBy centering the visual and expressive arts of the African diaspora in collection, exhibition, teaching, and interpretation, the organization advances cultural and artistic pluralism because representation and engagement in the arts foster inclusive dialogue and strengthen community identity.
- Griot Tradition as a Framework for Contemporary Narrative Artmethodology: cultural_tradition_as_frameworkBy using the griot tradition of oral storytelling from the African diaspora as a conceptual and curatorial framework, the organization connects historical cultural practices to digital-age narrative art because this continuity strengthens cultural identity and relevance across generations.
- Material and Cultural Transformation Through Artistic Upcyclingmethodology: artistic_upcycling_for_cultural_narrativeBy repurposing discarded materials into art that narrates Black identity and resilience, the organization integrates environmental and cultural repair because the transformation of material waste mirrors the narrative of community resilience and reclamation.