Black Youth Leadership Project is located in Elk Grove, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Youth Leadership Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Black Youth Leadership Project generated $727.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $735.8k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPOSE BLACK YOUTH TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE BLACK STUDENTS TO BECOME CIVICALLY ENGAGED BY LEARNING ABOUT CALIFORNIA'S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH SPEECH AND DEBATE. IN ADDITION, OUR PROGRAMS WILL PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP ORGANIZATION SKILLS, ENHANCE READING COMPREHENSION/COMPETENCY, MAGNIFY CULTURAL AWARENESS AND IDENTITY, EXPLORE NEW CAREER PATHS, AND ENGAGE THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITIES IN PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LEGISTLATIVE OPEN HOUSE PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A HANDS ON LOOK AT THE LEGISTLATIVE PROCESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO HONE THEIR LEADERSHIP, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS USING THE ART OF PERSUASION TO CONVINCE PEERS TO VOTE ON VARIOUS BILLS THAT IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES.
BLACK GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS VALIDATES THE BLACK STUDENT'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PRESENTS THEM BEFORE THE COMMUNITY TO BE ACKLOWLEDGED FOR THEIR PERSERVERANCE, AND ALLOWS THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN A DISPLAY OF LOVE, UNITY, AND SUPPORT.
BYLP ADVOCACY SERVICES - THIS SERVICE FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS FROM FAMILIES AND HELPING THEM MITIGATE THEIR ISSUES WITH TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Loreen Pryor President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alphonso Cosby Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elijah Orr Treasurer & CFO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephen B Walker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Williams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerrell Harris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $702,423 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $702,423 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $33 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,069 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $727,525 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $108,146 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,457 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,644 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $322,406 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,582 |
Information technology | $6,910 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,646 |
Travel | $57,984 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,564 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $735,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,120 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $181,120 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,308 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $175,812 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $181,120 |