named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Cultural Preservation Initiative
Digitizes and tags 20,000 hours of analog video footage from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s to preserve Hip Hop’s visual history and make it accessible to nonprofits, educational institutions, and the public.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and digitization of Video Music Box archivesMaintains, preserves, digitizes, and archives over 20,000 hours of rare music videos and classic video content from Video Music Box, Hip-Hop's original music video show, including analog tapes from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The collection documents the evolution of Hip-Hop culture since 1983 and is made accessible for long-term use by nonprofits, arts, cultural, and educational institutions.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production of music videos and filmsHas directed and produced over 400 music videos for prominent artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and Roxanne Shanté, and co-produced feature films including “Juice” (1992) and “Roxanne Roxanne” (2018), as well as numerous documentaries.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Sale of branded apparel to support operationsSells exclusive apparel to generate financial support for the organization’s archival and educational activities.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Youth media education programsHas taught film, radio, and TV production to inner-city youth for over 40 years through collaborative programs with the NYC Board of Education and the NYC Department of Corrections.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$37K202%
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Investment income$270%
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expenses
Total expenses$41K
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balance sheet
Total assets$139K
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Net assets$136K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -56.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CESAR JORDAN — Director
- DOMINIC CROMARTIE — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and engagement.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for visual content and engagement.
- NYC Board of Education Partner — Partners to provide media education to youth in underserved communities.
- NYC Department of Corrections Partner — Partners to provide media education to youth in correctional settings.
- Ralph McDaniels Partner — Founder of Video Music Box Collection Inc. and creator of the original Video Music Box show.
- Smithsonian African American Museum Partner — Collaborates on cultural preservation and educational initiatives related to Hip-Hop history.
- The Schomburg Library Partner — Collaborates on cultural preservation and educational initiatives related to Hip-Hop history.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform for real-time updates and engagement.
- Universal Hip Hop Museum Partner — Collaborates on cultural preservation and educational initiatives related to Hip-Hop history.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform for video content and outreach.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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