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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133437197 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$62K
expenses
$101K
net assets
$53K
employees
—
program ratio
37%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING, CELEBRATING AND DOCUMENTING HARLEM'S HISTORY AND TRADITIONS THROUGH ORIGINAL EXHIBITIONS, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

International Communications Assoc is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and celebrating Harlem's cultural history through original exhibitions, live performances, and educational programs. The organization engages youth and the public with drama workshops and theatrical productions that explore social issues and honor Black artists and traditions. Founded in 1970, it operates as a small arts and culture organization with a focus on community education and cultural documentation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $983
    WORKSHOP - YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAM - "INTERN WORKSHOP" TRAINING YOUTH TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS,DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SELF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
  2. #2 $11K
    THEATRICAL PRESENTATION - "RACE AID PROJECT" - A SUITE OF 12 MONTHLY INNIVATIVE EDUCATIONAL ONE-ACT PLAYS BY NOTED PLAYWRIGHT J.E. FRANKLIN. "DOWN TO EARTHA" - A MULTI-MEDIA THEATRICAL PRODUCTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL SINGER AND ACTOR EARTHA KITT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Down to Eartha
Multi-media theatrical production celebrating the life and legacy of singer and actress Eartha Kitt
Intern Workshop
Youth drama program training young people in life skills, self-development, and awareness of domestic violence through theater arts
Race Aid Project
Series of 12 monthly one-act educational plays by playwright J.E. Franklin addressing race and social issues
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Youth drama workshops on life skills and self-development
      Conducted workshops for youth focused on life skills, domestic violence awareness, and self-development through drama-based activities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Production and presentation of educational theatrical performances
      Presented 12 monthly one-act educational plays through the "Race Aid Project" and produced the multimedia theatrical performance "Down to Eartha" about Eartha Kitt.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$62K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses37%
Admin / overhead63%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash$96K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • NEEMA BARNETT — BOARD MEMER
  • RAFEE KAMAAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • RUSSELL SCHULER — BOARD MEMBER
strategies · 1

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.

  • Cultural Preservation Through Arts
    methodology: cultural-preservation-through-arts
    By using original exhibitions, live performances, and educational events, the organization preserves and celebrates Harlem's history and traditions, because artistic expression strengthens community identity and intergenerational continuity.