DC LEGENDARY MUSICIANS
EIN 46-1636391 · Music (A68)
What they do
In 2024, DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. Successfully Produced A Series of Live Community Performances Honoring DCs Black Musical Legacy, Reaching Over 1,500 Residents Across All Eight Wards. We Launched The Preview Event for Our 2025 Signature Initiative, Black, Beautiful and Banned In The Band, Featuring A Tribute to Legendary Saxophonist Ron Holloway. These Performances Were Paired With Storytelling and Cultural Education, Reinforcing Our Commitment to Blending Music With Historical Context. We Also Deepened Community Partnerships, Expanded Our Reach Through Livestreaming and Social Media, and Engaged Local Youth and Elders In Intergenerational Dialogue Through Music. These Accomplishments Reflect Our Dedication to Preserving Cultural History, Uplifting Black Artistry, and Delivering Accessible Humanities Programming Citywide.
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TONYA BUTLER-TRUESDALEPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2016
- Location
- 1240 FAIRMONT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-5322
- County
- District of Columbia
- In care of
- % SANDRA BUTLER TRUESDALE
- Primary officer
- Tonya Butler-Truesdale, Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- CHARNIA NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music