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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2027

KultureCity

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

732 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

KultureCity meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to Make the Nevers Possible by creating sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities."

Year, State Incorporated:
2013, AL

KultureCity is dedicated to promoting accessibility for individuals with invisible disabilities through education and sensory accessibility initiatives. One of the organization's primary programs focuses on providing sensory inclusive training and certification to venues and organizations. This training equips staff to recognize and accommodate the sensory needs of visitors, ensuring an accessible experience for those with sensory sensitivities. KultureCity reports that it has certified over 4,000 venues and events worldwide, including sports arenas, restaurants, and cultural sites. These venues are equipped with sensory bags containing noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards. They are supported by a mobile app that provides social stories to help visitors navigate the environment comfortably. Additionally, KultureCity offers scholarships for therapy and other services to support neurodiverse individuals. The organization provides assistance for attending various events, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring participation in community and cultural activities. KultureCity also promotes communication for individuals with communication disabilities through the KultureCity Koji AAC AI app. This tool facilitates communication, enabling engagement and interaction within the community.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, KultureCity's program expenses were:

Program services $4,756,438
Total Program Expenses $4,756,438

Chief Executive
Uma Srivastava, Executive Director

Compensation*
$88,000

Chair of the Board
Dominqiue Wilkins

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Atlanta Hawks and NBA Hall of Famer

Board Size
30

Paid Staff Size
11

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Direct mail appeals

Fundraising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,983,631, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on KultureCity's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Investment income $6,286
Other revenue $47,859
Special events revenue $1,394,345
Donations and pledges $4,589,286
Total Income $6,037,776

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $6,037,776
Total expenses: $5,984,550
  Program expenses $4,756,438
  Fundraising expenses $966,664
  Administrative expenses $261,448
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $53,226
Beginning Net Assets $89,201
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $142,427
Total Liabilities $921,215
Total Assets $1,063,642

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance