named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival
Annual festival featuring vendors, cultural performances, concerts, and community activities celebrating Caribbean heritage, held in multiple NYC boroughs.
Christmas Grand Market
Event combining Caribbean traditions, food, music, artists, and community, adapted for hurricane relief efforts and offered both in-person and digitally.
Digital Stage
Online platform launched during the pandemic to deliver virtual performances, cultural events, and educational content to global audiences.
Radio Drama Series
New digital offering introduced during the pandemic to provide remote programming and engage audiences through audio storytelling.
School Matinee Series
Education initiative offering free performances and discussions for NYC students to promote accessible arts education and inspire future performers.
The Braata Singers
Ensemble presenting theatrical and musical programs celebrating Caribbean unity, with six concert seasons and recognition at the World Choir Games.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 2 activities
- Delivers educational programs in Caribbean arts and cultureProvides arts-in-education services through workshops, school residencies, and lecture demonstrations in theatre and folk music for students and community groups. Offers free performances and discussions for 200 NYC students annually via the School Matinee Series, with content that celebrates Caribbean culture and addresses social justice issues.
- Presents theatrical, musical, and cultural performancesProduces and tours theatrical works, musical performances, and cultural festivals—including the Braata Folk Singers, Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival, and Christmas Grand Market—across New York City and the Caribbean diaspora, with both in-person and virtual formats. Presented the Off-Broadway concert ALL WE A ONE in 2026 and toured productions to Trinidad & Tobago and Nevis.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports and develops Caribbean and Caribbean-American artistsProvides training, mentorship, and performance opportunities for emerging and established artists through commissions, residencies, and workshops. Has supported and nurtured over 350 artists, directors, designers, technicians, and young talent in the performing arts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$825K
Contributions & grants$757K92%
Program service revenue$55K7%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$900
expenses
Total expenses$771K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$244K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$781K
Cash$429K
Investments$0
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$693K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Christopher Liu — Chairman
- Dr Carol Boodram-Wright — Director
- Dr Corrinne Graham — Director
- Neil Kahrim — Treasurer
- Nsilo Mavour — Secretary
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Banana Boat Productions Partner — Collaborated on staged readings with new and established playwrights.
- Broadway World Partner — Featured Braata Productions' performances in news coverage.
- Caribbean Life Partner — Featured Braata Productions' performances in news coverage.
- NY Tri-State Partner — Hosts play reading series for Caribbean playwrights with audiences in the NY Tri-State region.
- Nanadowa Productions Partner — Collaborated on staged readings with new and established playwrights.
- Partner organizations Partner — Collaborated with partner organizations to provide educational workshops and community presentations.
- Project BE Partner — Collaborates with medical centers, schools, and community centers to support educational and social well-being within the Caribbean Diaspora.
- Schools Partner — Partnered with schools to deliver educational workshops and community presentations.
- Western Jamaica Partner — Target community receiving support through Hurricane Melissa relief adaptation of the Christmas Grand Market events.
- World Choir Games Partner — Braata Folk Singers have participated in and won awards at the World Choir Games.
strategies · 5
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.
- Amplification of Underrepresented Caribbean and Immigrant Voicesmethodology: amplifying_underrepresented_voicesBy centering underrepresented Caribbean and immigrant voices in theatrical and educational spaces, we advance social justice and cultural equity because authentic representation fosters dignity, self-expression, and systemic inclusion in mainstream arts and narratives.
- Cultural Preservation through Arts and Educationmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_arts_and_educationBy using artistic programming, cultural education, and community engagement, we preserve and promote Caribbean culture because immersive, multidisciplinary arts experiences foster identity formation, intergenerational connection, and lasting cultural learning.
- Digital and Community-Driven Cultural Accessibilitymethodology: digital-accessBy delivering cultural content through virtual platforms and community outreach, we expand access and inclusivity because removing geographic and socioeconomic barriers allows broader audiences to engage with Caribbean arts and fosters widespread cultural appreciation.
- Experiential and Storytelling-Based Cultural Engagementmethodology: storytelling_for_cultural_preservationBy using ancestral storytelling and multisensory, experiential methods, we create deep cultural connection and learning because these approaches make cultural history tangible, emotionally resonant, and transformative for both individuals and communities.
- Integrated Cultural Programming for Social Impactmethodology: cultural-event-relief-integrationBy integrating cultural programming with disaster relief and community development initiatives, we strengthen community resilience because culturally rooted events serve not only artistic but also social and humanitarian functions during crises.