The Dinner Party Labs

Overview

The Dinner Party Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering collective healing and constructive community dialogue across various sectors in the United States. The organization is known for its work on projects such as The Dinner Party and The People’s Supper, alongside other initiatives aimed at enhancing civic engagement and resilience.

Purpose and Programs

The Dinner Party Labs emphasizes the value of shared conversations and connection in bridging social divides. It supports young adults dealing with grief by providing peer-led community spaces for sharing experiences and navigating loss. Additionally, the organization extends its reach into community-building and workplace resilience projects.

Financials

In the fiscal year ending 2022, the organization's revenue primarily came from contributions, totaling 75.7%, with program services making up 24.2% of its income. Total assets for the fiscal year were reported at $280,016, with liabilities of $12,671[2].

Leadership

Key figures in the organization include Lennon Flowers, who has previously served as Executive Director, and Mary Pauline Diaz-Frasene, currently overseeing The Dinner Party program[4]. The organization's leadership team includes a diverse group of professionals experienced in nonprofit management, community service, and social advocacy.

Structure

The Dinner Party Labs operates under the category of Human Services — Multipurpose and Other in the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) classification. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible[2].

[1] https://www.thedinnerparty.org/the-dinner-party-labs [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862104143 [3] https://www.thedinnerparty.org [4] https://www.thedinnerparty.org/our-team [5] https://funraise.org/give/The-Dinner-Party-Labs/803229b5-ebb9-4722-a6be-118fd9a7b935/