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THE ME NOBODY KNOWS INC
ROCHDALE VILLAGE, NY · EIN 861122707 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE A6E · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · themnkincny.org
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mission · from form 990

ME NOBODY KNOWS is a Performing Arts Enrichment Program That endeavors to produce tomorrow's Leaders in today's youth. We offer a multiplicity of professional classes in the Performing Arts that include all genres of dance, mentoring, and etiquette for performing opportunities within their school and community. ME NOBODY KNOWS has discovered that giving students a platform for them to express themselves in a safe, nurturing environment has impacted their lives in a positive way. Self-esteem, confidence, and overcoming shyness has encouraged students to have a voice and not dim their light.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Me Nobody Knows Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit performing arts program founded in 2004 that serves youth through dance, mentorship, and leadership development. The organization offers professional performing arts classes across multiple genres, focusing on building self-esteem, public speaking skills, and career readiness. It operates in New York City public schools and has extended its reach through international workshops in Kenya and Ghana.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Behind The Stars...The Untold Stories of Black Industry Dancers
Docu-series proof-of-concept project highlighting the contributions and struggles of Black dancers in the entertainment industry.
Careers From A-Z
Educational initiative using a book and musical MP4 to expose children to various careers during early development years, promoting aspiration and self-esteem.
Mentoring The Me Nobody Knows
Workshop-based mentoring program using a self-published book as a tool for social-emotional learning and personal development.
Performing Arts Enrichment Program
Professional classes in all genres of dance, mentoring, and etiquette for youth in New York City and Texas schools, aimed at building confidence and leadership skills.
TMNK Career Starter
Program offering headshots, talent agency submissions, and industry guidance for children pursuing careers in entertainment.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
    • Arts-based workshops and mentoring using original publications
      Conducts workshops and mentoring programs using original books such as "Mentoring The Me Nobody Knows," "Careers From A-Z," and "Poems By The Spirit" to deliver arts-integrated education and social-emotional learning, both locally and internationally.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Creative production of cultural and educational media
      Develops and produces original media content including a proof-of-concept trailer for a docu-series on Black dancers, an animated musical project "The Creation," a video on the Ethiopian Bible, and dance pieces such as "Voices; Past, Present & Future" for educational and cultural awareness purposes.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • International youth arts and mentorship initiatives
      Conducts educational and mentorship activities with youth abroad, including a three-day dance workshop and book delivery in Nairobi, Kenya, and participation in media engagements such as The Trend talk show on NTV Kenya.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
    • Youth performing arts education and leadership development
      Offers professional classes in dance, mentoring, and etiquette to youth, fostering self-esteem, confidence, and creative expression through a safe and nurturing environment. These programs support youth leadership development and are delivered in community and school-based settings.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support for youth in entertainment industry access
      Provides children with professional headshots through access to photographers, submits these headshots to legitimate talent agencies for representation in commercials, print, television, and film, and offers paid consultations to discuss career pathways in entertainment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • DARYL RICHARDSON — DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Actors Equity Association Government — Long-time affiliation with union representing professional performers
  • Amazon Partner — Distributes self-published books through Amazon.
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Collaborated through inspiration and artistic exchange, with Daryl Richardson creating a dance piece for students based on a dress rehearsal invitation from the company.
  • Department of Education (NYC) Government — Registered as a DOE Vendor, providing services within New York City public schools.
  • Ezekiel Mutua Partner — Local partner and sponsor to the Broadway Extravaganza in Kenya.
  • Gregg Burge Partner — Remembered as a significant artistic influence and collaborator in the performing arts.
  • Jake Ellis Kuria Partner — Directed and animated the Careers from A-Z MP4.
  • NTV Kenya Partner — Collaborated through media appearance on The Trend talk show.
  • Olivia Griffin Partner — Provided vocals for the Careers from A-Z MP4.
  • Patricia F. Braga Partner — Created illustrations for the Careers from A-Z MP4.
  • Reggie Griffin Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the Careers from A-Z MP4 music.
  • SAG-AFTRA Government — Long-time affiliation with union representing actors and media professionals
  • The American Guild of Variety Artists Government — Long-time affiliation with performing arts union
  • The Potters Village Partner — Recipient of book donation from The Me Nobody Knows Inc.
  • legitimate talent agencies Partner — Submits children's headshots to legitimate talent agencies for representation in commercial, print, television, and film.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Arts-Based Youth Empowerment
    methodology: arts-based_youth_empowerment
    By engaging youth in performing and expressive arts within a safe, nurturing environment, the organization fosters self-esteem, confidence, and voice, because creative self-expression enables identity formation and emotional empowerment.
  • Cultural Heritage Awareness Through Storytelling
    methodology: cultural-heritage-awareness
    By using documentary media and storytelling to highlight Black cultural contributions in dance, the organization combats historical erasure and builds collective pride, because visibility of cultural legacy fosters identity, belonging, and social awareness.
  • Early Career Exposure in Critical Development Periods
    methodology: critical_period_development
    By introducing career awareness during the acquisition of foundational skills like ABCs, the organization builds aspirational identity and vocabulary in children, because the first seven years represent a critical period for shaping imagination, self-concept, and long-term ambition.
  • Visualization and Affirmation for Behavioral Manifestation
    methodology: affirmation-and-visualization
    By using affirmations and visualization techniques, the organization helps youth internalize positive identities and manifest behavioral change, because repeated mental rehearsal and self-affirming language shape belief systems and self-concept.