named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
+Positive Results
Six-week health and fitness program for at-risk LGBT+ youth that includes workout training, nutrition education, HIV/STD prevention, and mental health workshops
Capoeira
Afro-Brazilian martial art program that builds physical strength and discipline while teaching youth about cultural history, Portuguese language, and traditional music
Fresh Moves
Dance and music enrichment program that teaches youth about diversity, bullying prevention, healthy eating, and entrepreneurship through movement, dialogue, and community collaboration
Making it Through
Online cooking program teaching students to prepare budget-friendly meals while learning about historical resilience and recipes from the Great Depression
Sankofa
Out-of-school time program combining STEM, arts, and African American cultural education to teach identity, history, and resilience in partnership with Karamu House
Soul Food
Community service initiative that combines food preparation and gospel music to serve vulnerable populations in partnership with the Salvation Army and Food Bank
ZENworks Yoga
Online yoga and mindfulness program designed to help students manage stress, withdraw from distractions, and build emotional resilience
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Capoeira instruction for youth and adults combining physical fitness, discipline, and cultural learningOffers Capoeira instruction that blends dance, acrobatics, and music to build physical fitness, confidence, and leadership skills while teaching Portuguese and traditional Afro-Brazilian instruments to youth and adults.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Documentary film production by youth on social issuesEngages students in producing documentary films addressing social challenges such as bullying, racial disparities, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS prevention, and violence. These films have reached over 1 million people globally since 2014, with specific projects reaching over 100,000 children in India and audiences across multiple U.S. states and international film festivals.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Educational resource referrals for academic subjectsProvides referrals to educational resources for students seeking help in core academic subjects including math, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, and history.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding support for student enrichment and performance opportunitiesFunds special enrichment opportunities for students, such as supporting the Richmond Heights High School Choir’s performance at Carnegie Hall.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Health and fitness program for at-risk LGBT+ youthRuns a six-week afterschool program for at-risk LGBT+ youth featuring daily workouts, nutrition education, STD and HIV prevention, HIV testing, mental health workshops, and training for endurance sports competitions.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Online educational programming in cooking, resilience, yoga, and mindfulnessProvides two online educational programs: one focused on budget-friendly cooking and historical resilience through food, and another offering yoga and mindfulness instruction to enhance mental focus and self-awareness.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Youth community service programs combining music and food serviceOperates community service initiatives that engage youth in volunteer opportunities through partnerships with social service and cultural organizations, integrating music and food service components.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth mentoring and enrichment programs integrating arts, SEL, and cultural educationOperates out-of-school time and afterschool programs that integrate dance, music, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), and cultural education—including African American history and identity—to promote positive social development among at-risk youth. Programs cover topics such as diversity, bullying prevention, healthy eating, entrepreneurship, music production, and community gardening.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fiscal sponsorship for the Nehemiah ProjectServes as the primary fiscal sponsor for the Nehemiah Project, enabling its operations and supporting outcomes such as a student becoming the project’s first college graduate.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$104K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$94K
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balance sheet
Total assets$11K
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Net assets$11K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +46.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Dr Charles Humphries MD — Board Member
- Dr Monalisa Gangophadyay MD — Board Member
- Igor Emelianov — Board Member
- John Beaty — Board Member
- Micah Sun — Board Member
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County Government — Government partner supporting the +Positive Results program with mental health and addiction services funding or coordination.
- Australian Inspirational Film Festival Partner — Festival in Wanneroo, Australia, where the film Soul Food received “Official Selection” status.
- C-Town Fitness Partner — Partner in the +Positive Results program providing fitness and wellness support.
- Capital City Black Film Festival Partner — Festival where Sankofa documentaries won “Best Documentary” in Austin, TX.
- Capoeira Brasil Cleveland Partner — Partner organization where capoeira training sessions are led by Anthony Santo Domingo.
- Case Western Reserve University Partner — Academic partner in the +Positive Results program.
- Chinh India International Kids Film Festival Partner — Festival in which Fresh Moves documentaries were selected and screened.
- Columbus International Film & Animation Festival Partner — Festival where Capoeira documentaries were awarded.
- DJ Doc Partner — Collaborator in the Fresh Moves youth enrichment program.
- Food Bank Partner — Partner in the Soul Food program providing food resources and distribution support.
- Fresh Camp Partner — Partner organization in the Fresh Moves program.
- Global Impact Film Festival Partner — Festival where Sankofa and Capoeira documentaries were recognized with awards in Washington, D.C.
- Karamu House Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Sankofa out-of-school time program.
- Khan Academy Partner — Referred to as a free educational resource for students.
- L.A. Dance Film Festival Partner — Festival where Capoeira documentaries were awarded.
- LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland Partner — Collaborates on the +Positive Results health and fitness program for at-risk LGBT+ youth.
- Nehemiah Project Partner — Primary fiscal sponsorship and operational support for arts and youth development programming.
- Real-Time International Film Festival Partner — Festival in Lagos, Nigeria, where the film Soul Food received “Official Selection” status.
- Recovery Resources Partner — Partner in the +Positive Results program providing behavioral health services.
- Richmond Heights High School Choir Partner — Funded a visit to Carnegie Hall for the choir to perform on its main stage.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Partner — Partner in the Soul Food program facilitating community engagement through music and service.
- Salvation Army Partner — Partner organization in the Soul Food community service program.
- Shaker Heights High School Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR) Partner — School-based youth group partnering on the Fresh Moves diversity and anti-bullying initiative.
- Short. Sweet. Film Festival Partner — Festival where Capoeira documentaries were awarded.
- Stir Studio Kitchen Partner — Hosts the Making it Through online cooking program in collaboration with Tender Hearts Crusades.
- The Universe Multicultural Film Festival Partner — Festival where Capoeira documentaries were awarded.
- Urban Film Festival Partner — Festival where Sankofa documentaries won “Best Documentary” in Miami, FL.
- Wyzant Partner — Referred to as a platform for hiring tutors.
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.
- Capoeira as a Holistic Practice for Youth Resiliency and Leadershipmethodology: capoeira-for-social-changeBy using capoeira—a fusion of martial art, dance, music, and culture—the organization builds confidence, leadership, and resiliency in at-risk youth because embodied, culturally rooted practices provide emotional tools and positive identity formation in challenging social environments.
- Culturally Responsive Storytelling for Identity and Healingmethodology: culturally-responsive-storytellingBy using personal and cultural narratives in documentary form, the organization fosters self-identity, truth, and reconciliation among African American youth and communities because culturally resonant storytelling promotes engagement, healing, and historical awareness.
- Documentary Production as Experiential Education for Social Changemethodology: documentary-educationBy engaging students in producing documentaries on social issues like bullying, racial disparities, and public health, the organization promotes critical thinking and empathy because creating narrative media enables youth to process complex topics through active, reflective participation.
- Mindfulness and Movement for Self-Awarenessmethodology: mindfulness-based identity explorationBy incorporating yoga and mindfulness into education, the organization helps students disengage from external stressors and develop deeper self-awareness and identity because somatic practices support emotional regulation and internal reflection.
- Social-Emotional Learning through Integrated Arts and STEMmethodology: arts-integrated SELBy integrating Social and Emotional Learning with STEM, the Arts, wellness, and mentoring, the organization supports youth development in emotional regulation, critical thinking, and goal setting because interdisciplinary, experiential learning strengthens both cognitive and emotional capacities.