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CENTRE CULTUREL SPIRITUEL & TRADITIONEL INC

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 834009622 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · ccst1.org
revenue
$13K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$366
employees
mission · from form 990

Cultural Integration of People of African Descent

profile · synthesized from sources

Centre Culturel, Spirituel & Traditionnel Inc. (CCST) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving the Haitian and broader African diaspora community through cultural, spiritual, and educational programming. The organization promotes African and Haitian heritage via art exhibitions, language classes, traditional ceremonies, and community gatherings. It also operates food distribution initiatives and supports youth development, mental well-being, and entrepreneurial opportunities within the community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Recognition Award Ceremony
Honors contributions to cultural, artistic, and community development within the Haitian and African diaspora.
Art and Culture Exhibitions
Organizes exhibits and performances showcasing local and international African and Haitian artistic talent.
Community Food Bank
Distributes food donations to combat hunger and advance food justice within the local community.
Sacred Temple Ceremonies (Kandjanwou)
Monthly traditional spiritual gatherings rooted in Haitian Vodou and African diasporic traditions to strengthen cultural and spiritual continuity.
Youth and Adult Workshops
After-school and weekend programs offering instruction in arts, literacy, numeracy, and Haitian and African languages.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
    • Cultural integration initiatives for people of African descent
      Engages in ongoing cultural integration initiatives specifically focused on communities of African descent, aiming to preserve and promote cultural heritage and identity.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Weekly community volunteer events
      Organizes weekly volunteer events every Sunday to support various community initiatives, fostering civic engagement and local empowerment.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operation of a Sacred Temple for spiritual practice
      Manages and maintains a Sacred Temple established to improve spiritual conditions and provide a permanent spiritual space for future generations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$366
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$366
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Andre Juste — Board Chair
  • Jean S Francillon — Executive Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Afro Atlantic Theology Foundation Partner — Provided support for the organization’s grand opening and community mission.
  • His Majesty Dada Daagbo Hounon Hounan II Partner — Supreme Vodou King of Houidah Bénin who blessed the organization's grand opening.
  • Sosyete Adjeminfor Partner — Community organization that provided support during the grand opening.
  • Sosyete Claire Heureuse Partner — Community organization that extended support to CCST at its founding.
  • Sosyete Racine Lakay Partner — Community organization that supported the grand opening and mission of CCST.
  • local businesses Partner — Source of donations used to fight hunger in the community.
strategies · 2

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