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Afro-American Cultural Center Inc

THE HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE (FORMERLY THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL AND SERVICE CENTER) EXISTS TO PRESENT, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AFRICAN AMERICAN ART, CULTURE …

Charlotte Mecklenburg Afro-American

Arts & Culture Charlotte, NC EIN: 561152286 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Afro-American Cultural Center Inc

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A230
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

The harvey b. Gantt center for african-american arts and culture (formerly the charlotte-mecklenburg afro-american cultural and service center) exists to present, preserve and promote african american art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment for all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($186,000 of $1,722,175).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Afro-American Cultural Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 561152286. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Afro-American Cultural Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561152286. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Afro-American Cultural Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 551 South Tryon Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Afro-American Cultural Center Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Afro-American Cultural Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Afro-American Cultural Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach. Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Afro-American Cultural Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561152286, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
22

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David T•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Afro-American Cultural Center Inc

What is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc?
Afro-American Cultural Center Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlotte, United States. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.
When was Afro-American Cultural Center Inc founded?
Afro-American Cultural Center Inc was founded in 1974.
Who leads Afro-American Cultural Center Inc?
David Taylor serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
Where is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, United States.
What is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc trustworthy?
Afro-American Cultural Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561152286.
What is Afro-American Cultural Center Inc's website?
https://www.ganttcenter.org