Brooklyn, NY

MAIMOUNA KEITA SCHOOL OF AFRICAN DANCE INC

EIN 22-2983095

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To expose diverse communities to the rich cultural heritage of Africa and the African Diaspora through traditional art forms including dance, music, song, theatrical presentation and visual media, and to provide education, performance and cultural exchange opportunities that preserve and transmit these traditions.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MAIMOUNA KEITA SCHOOL OF AFRICAN DANCE INC

Maimouna Keita School of African Dance (MKSAD) is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) organization that teaches, preserves and presents traditional West African and African Diaspora dance, music and cultural forms. The organization runs regular classes and workshops, an annual multi-day conference and concert, community performances, and international cultural exchange tours.

Founded by master teacher Marie Basse Wiles (Maimouna Keita), MKSAD has sustained multi-decade programming in New York City and internationally. In recent years the school has continued public programming (including classes at venues such as the Mark Morris Dance Center), produced its annual conference and concert (34th anniversary conference scheduled for April 2–5, 2026), and launched fundraising and tour initiatives to support student scholarships and company performances. The EIN provided (22-2983095) matches publicly available IRS/990 records and nonprofit directories for the Maimouna Keita School of African Dance, confirming the organization’s tax-exempt status and active operations.

Notable achievements

Longstanding Annual Conference & Concert

Operates a multi-day international conference and concert that has run for more than three decades and attracts students, artists and audiences for immersive workshops and performances (34th anniversary conference scheduled for April 2–5, 2026).

Sustained Community Education

Provides consistent community classes and workshops in Brooklyn and NYC venues (including regular weekly classes at the Mark Morris Dance Center), training generations of dancers and musicians in West African traditions.

International Cultural Exchange Tours

Organizes cultural exchange trips and tours to West Africa (including annual or periodic tours to Senegal and neighboring countries) that combine performance, study and community engagement.

At a glance

Total assets: $805
Annual revenue: $87K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 22-2983095
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: maimounakeita.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 22-2983095) with publicly filed Form 990s documenting organizational finances and governance.

Acknowledged participant in New York City cultural programming and supported through local arts initiatives (site materials list City Artists Corps among partners/supporters).

Featured in local and national dance/community listings and cultural calendars for performances, workshops and anniversary events, reflecting sustained visibility in the performing-arts community.

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