Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts

Nonprofit organization Cranston, RI EIN: 99-1686376

Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cranston, RI. IRS filing data is available for 2024.

Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts at a glance

Revenue (2024)
$875
Expenses (2024)
$16,713
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpenses
2024$875$16,713

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts is led by Luis Cepeda, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Luis Cepeda

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Monique Role Johnson

    Creative Director & Event Coordinator

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raphael Diaz

    Art Program Director & Event Coordinator

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Franklin Solano

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luis Peralta

    Community Outreach

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Flores

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Pennell

    Senior Advisor

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts

What is Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts?

Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cranston, RI.

What is Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts's EIN?

Diverse Advocacy Foundation for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1686376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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