James Baldwin Project Inc.

“The James Baldwin Project Inc. JBP is a Connecticut-based 501c3 formed in 2020.JBP contributions and program service revenue for tax years 2020 2021 and 2022 have averaged less than $50,000 per year.We have filed a 990-N for each of these years on time.Depending on final contributions in 2023 we expect to file a 990-EZ report in May 2024.HOWEVER. We are currently applying for a 2023 State of Connecticut CAEF grant and THEY require that we file a full information 990-EZ report for the past TWO years.THEREFORE we are filing this 2021 report to amend entirely our previous report.IRS Agents have advised us that we are following the correct procedure: We have called the IRS multiple times at 1-877-829-5500 Menu Option 2 Charities and then Menu Option 3 Help with Filing and asked to speak to Tax Law advisors. We will identify here TWO of the IRS agents who we spoke to: Ms.Painter ID 1003223657 on Nov 30 at 1:30pm and Mr. Clark ID 1002882354 on Dec 11 at 3:40pm.Both agents did research and or spoke to experts and then cited the passage in the 990-EZ Instructions Page 8 regarding amended returns - that confirms this procedure.Therefore we declare this 2021 form 990-EZ with attached Schedules A B and O constitute amendments to our previously filed report of May 15 2021.Thank you.”

“James Baldwin Project”

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Explanation of 2021 Activities --- [As described in the James Baldwin Project's IRS 501c3 application in accordance with Federal IRWS NTEE National Taxonomy Exempt Entities Codes our corporation is listed under the heading Arts Culture & Humanities with specific reference to the following categories: A20 - Arts Cultural Org Multipurpose; A23 - Cultural Ethnic Awareness; A25 - Arts Education; A31 - Film Video; and A32 - TV.] --- To fulfill our primary exempt purpose of using the arts to open minds and change lives with James Baldwin as catalyst we create media audio video written graphic and produce events film screenings performances readings exhibits workshops talkbacks both live & online. --- --- OUR CURRENT FOCUS is on the creation of content for and the development of public programs that will take place in 2024-2025 during celebrations of James Baldwin's Centennial years. --- Beyond the expenditures listed on lines 14 and 15 of form 990-EZ Part I the 2021 costs of this creation and development include the following Other Expenses: -- *Office Supplies = $2,176 ; *Telephone Communication = $4,169 ; *Technical Supplies & Services = $8,571 ; *Research to Support Creation & Development = $6,928 ; *Program & Support Material Development = $6,964 ; *Production of Support Materials = $3,063 ; *Post-Production of Support Materials = $6,306 ; *Outreach & Promotion = $2,244 ; *Travel Transportation = $10,077 ; *Interest Charges & Fees = $577 ; *Taxes Licenses & Dues = $519 . --- As listed on PT I Line 16 these Other Expenses total = $51,594., $51594|”

“| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Lines 22-27 Explanation of Balance Sheets: --- For 2020 the total program service revenue for the James Baldwin Project was $1,500. For 2021 this 2020 revenue of $1,500 was counted as a remaining cash asset and added to our total 2021 assets of $17,737. . . making the assets total = $19,237. --- These assets were used to pay down a portion of our 2021 liabilities a total of $67,082 as reflected in our Total Expenses Part I Line 17. Thus the remaining liabilities constitute our 2021 end-of-year fund balance a negative total of -$47,845 as reflected in Part I Line 21 & Part II Line 27B., $0, $67082|”

“| Explanation:| Lines 22-27 Explanation of Balance Sheets: --- For 2020 the total program service revenue for the James Baldwin Project was $1,500. For 2021 this 2020 revenue of $1,500 was counted as a remaining cash asset and added to our total 2021 assets of $17,737. . . making the assets total = $19,237. --- These assets were used to pay down a portion of our 2021 liabilities a total of $67,082 as reflected in our Total Expenses Part I Line 17. Thus the remaining liabilities constitute our 2021 end-of-year fund balance a negative total of -$47,845 as reflected in Part I Line 21 & Part II Line 27B.”