Black Researchers Collective is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Black Researchers Collective employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Researchers Collective 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 12/2023, Black Researchers Collective generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $602.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK RESEARCHERS EQUIPPING COMMUNITIES WITH RESEARCH TOOLS TO BE MORE CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND POLICY INFORMED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP INTENSIVE IS TO TRAIN COMMUNITIES WITH RESEARCH TOOLS THAT THEY CAN USE. WE SEEK A SMALL COMMUNITY COHORT OF FOLKS WHO DESIRE TO BE MORE DEEPLY INVESTED IN THE LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY BUT MAY BE UNSURE WHERE OR HOW TO START. DURING THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP INTENSIVE, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY AND TAKE A POLICY-RELEVANT ISSUE FROM IDEATION TO A PLAN OF ACTION, USING RESEARCH TOOLS AS A CAPACITY-BUILDING STRATEGY FOR PARENTS, ORGANIZERS, GRASSROOTS LEADERS, AND ADVOCATES. THIS WORKSHOP INTENSIVE IS INTENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY OF ACTIVATION. ATTENDEES RECEIVE A $240 STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATING AND MUST ATTEND ALL THREE IN PERSON.
FEE FOR SERVICE REVENUE-GENERATED THROUGH OUR RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS SO THAT THEY CAN DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT RESEARCH-BASED COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Glenance Green Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $173,600 |
Shari Runner Deputy Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $140,000 |
Melissa Brown-Sims Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Mcdowell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Muhisani Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christerralyn Brown-Wilson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,163,772 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,163,772 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $78,378 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,242,150 |
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. | $321,890 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,500 |
Payroll taxes | $37,826 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,667 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $125,268 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,720 |
Office expenses | $26,533 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,830 |
Travel | $5,389 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,170 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,540 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $602,848 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $734,842 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $317,300 |
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 | $1,052,142 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,686 |
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 | $19,686 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $732,456 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,052,142 |