named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
MoCADA Shop
Online retail platform offering curated merchandise that supports the museum’s mission and provides public access to African diasporan art and culture
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 2 activities
- Hosts photo and video shoots at MoCADA venuesProvides access to its gallery and cultural spaces for commercial and artistic photo and video productions, supporting visibility of African diasporan culture and generating venue utilization revenue.
- Operates flagship gallery and cultural facilityManages a 50,000-square-foot cultural facility at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, featuring a state-of-the-art gallery, performance space, and cafe, offering year-round exhibitions and artistic programming. This space serves as the organization’s primary venue for public engagement and cultural presentation.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Presents exhibitions and public art across physical and public spacesActivates indoor and outdoor spaces to present exhibitions, public art installations, and special artistic events centered on Africa and the African diaspora, reaching broad audiences through accessible cultural programming.
- Supports diasporic artists through exhibitions and programmingProvides platforms for over 100 artists from more than 20 countries to develop and showcase their artistic practices through exhibitions and cultural programming at its Brooklyn location.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Manages Ubuntu Botanical Garden + Sculpture ParkOperates a free community green space combining botanical and sculptural elements to host art installations, wellness activities, climate justice education, and community events, serving as an outdoor venue for cultural and ecological engagement.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operates Governors Island cultural residency and retreat spaceRuns MoCADA Abolition House on Governors Island as a cultural residency space since 2018, offering artistic presentations, public art, wellness programs, and workshops on systemic oppression and community justice, alongside summer exhibitions, film screenings, and community events.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operates MoCADA Cafe featuring diasporic cuisineRuns a cafe offering food and beverages from across the African diaspora in collaboration with local small businesses, contributing to cultural celebration and community economic inclusion.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces and distributes MoCADA RADIO podcast contentCreates and shares podcast episodes as part of MoCADA RADIO, a programming initiative that amplifies voices and stories from the African diaspora through audio media distributed to the public.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces and shares films and video contentDevelops and disseminates films and videos focused on African diasporan art and culture as part of its public programming and educational outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$548K
Contributions & grants$535K98%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$955K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$356K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$132
Investments$0
Liabilities$684K
Net assets$731K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -39.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDRIEUX | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $31K |
board members · 9
- ANDREA MODY — TREASURER
- DESIREE JOHN — SECRETARY
- DIALLO SHABAZZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GABRIELLE GLORE — BOARD MEMBER
- GBENGA AKINNAGBE — BOARD CHAIR
- KEN ALLEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICKALENE THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- NUBIAA SHABAKA — BOARD MEMBER
- STANLEY LUMAX — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 651 Arts Coalition — Cultural condominium partner in the L10 arts hub alongside MoCADA.
- BAM Coalition — Cultural condominium partner in the L10 arts hub alongside MoCADA.
- Brooklyn Public Library Coalition — Cultural condominium partner in the L10 arts hub alongside MoCADA.
- Cool Culture Partner — Co-presents the "Culture & Connection: Educator Gathering" event.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Partnered with MoCADA in initiating the L10 cultural hub project in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
- NYC Economic Development Corporation Government — Managed the L10 cultural hub project in partnership with NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Two Trees.
- Trust for Governors Island Partner — Hosts MoCADA's cultural residency program at Abolition House on Governors Island.
- Tumblr Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Two Trees Partner — Developed the building housing the L10 cultural hub where MoCADA operates its new flagship space.
strategies · 3
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.
- Art as a Catalyst for Social Change and Community Transformationmethodology: art-for-education-and-social-justiceBy centering African diasporic art and culture in exhibitions, public installations, and educational programming, we foster cultural pride, challenge systemic misconceptions, and advance social justice — because art serves as both a pedagogical tool and a vehicle for collective empowerment and structural change.
- Audio-First Cultural Education and Engagementmethodology: audio-educationBy delivering episodic, in-depth audio content on African diasporan art and culture, we deepen public understanding and broaden access — because podcasting enables sustained, intimate engagement with complex cultural narratives beyond the gallery walls.
- Diaspora-Centered Public Art and Cultural Activationmethodology: diaspora-centered public art activationBy activating public and physical spaces with art rooted in African diasporic narratives, we strengthen transnational connections and reclaim cultural visibility — because shared spatial and artistic experiences build communal identity and disrupt dominant cultural erasures.