Black Organizing Project Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Black Organizing Project Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Organizing Project Inc 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 12/2022, Black Organizing Project Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BLACK ORGANIZING PROJECT (BOP) IS A MEMBER-LED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FIGHTING FOR RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE TO BUILD BLACK SANCTUARY IN OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BETTERING OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM (BOSS): BETTER OUR SCHOOLS SYSTEM (BOSS), DEMANDS THAT SCHOOLS PROVIDE COMMUNITY, CARE, AND INSPIRATION FOR BLACK STUDENTS. THROUGH POLITICAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WE BUILD THE POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO DEMAND THAT OUR PUBLIC SYSTEMS INVEST IN FUTURES WHERE BLACK PEOPLE THRIVE. BY ASSURING PASSAGE OF THE GEORGE FLOYD RESOLUTION, WE HAVE ELIMINATED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (OUSD), WHICH INCLUDED SWORN OFFICERS AS WELL AS SECURITY OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN IMPLEMENTATION BODY, MADE UP PRIMARILY OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES, WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH OUSD TO TRANSFORM SCHOOL CULTURE AND TO ENSURE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GEORGE FLOYD RESOLUTION. WE FIGHT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN SCHOOLS THAT CENTER BLACK SANCTUARY AND ELIMINATE THE RELIANCE ON THE POLICING OF BLACK BODIES. WE DEMAND THE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES THAT INVEST IN BLACK SANCTUARY.
ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (OLD)BOP DEVELOPS FUTURE LEADERS BY CREATING COMMUNITY-CENTERED, MULTI-GENERATIONAL SPACES FOR REFLECTION ON COMMUNITY. ADULT AND YOUTH COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING, DIALOGUES, BOOK CLUBS, AND PEER LEARNING. THESE SPACES PROVIDE HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION AND CONNECT MEMBERS TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS DEVELOP ANALYSIS, STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND BUILD A POWERFUL VISION FOR THE FUTURE. THROUGH CONSTANT OUTREACH, FOLLOW-UP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WE ARE BUILDING A CONNECTED, ACTIVATED BLACK OAKLAND. THROUGH OUR BLACK LIBERATION INSTITUTE WE TRAIN FUTURE ORGANIZERS IN BOPS ORGANIZING METHODOLOGY. OUR INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP-DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE MOVES BOPS MEMBERS FROM OUR BASE THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR HARNESSING THEIR POWER. BOP LEADERS ARE POISED TO CARRY THIS EXPERTISE FORWARD, INVESTIGATING HOW AND WHERE SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO ATTACK A HOLISTIC VISION FOR BLACK FUTURES.
COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL ORGANIZING (OLD):THROUGH OUR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ORGANIZING STRATEGIES, BOP ENGAGES AND ACTIVATES ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS A BROADER CONSTITUENCY OF SUPPORTERS AND ALLIES. OUR NARRATIVE-BUILDING AND STORYTELLING STRATEGIES ALLOW US TO EXPAND OUR COMMUNITY AND TO CENTER THE LIVES AND STORIES OF BLACK PEOPLE IN THE BAY AREA FOR OUR LARGER COMMUNITY. THE PURPOSE OF OUR COMMUNICATIONS WORK IS TO DRAW A CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL INJUSTICES AND THE LARGER SYSTEMIC ISSUES. BOP BRINGS ATTENTION TO THE HARSH VIOLENCE THAT OUR COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OFFERING A VISION FOR A PATH FORWARD TO A DIFFERENT REALITY FOR BLACK PEOPLE IN OAKLAND AND BEYOND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Malaika Parker President/ed | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $129,500 |
T Ayoka Turner Chief Of Staff | 32 | $126,972 | |
Jessica Black Blk Sanctuary Dir | 32 | $113,601 | |
Donna Bransford Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Rawlins Sec. & Treas. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Duron Aldredge 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 | $2,911,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,911,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,606 |
Investment income | $4,171 |
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 | $2,916,877 |
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. | $152,104 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,619 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,080,678 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,539 |
Other employee benefits | $153,504 |
Payroll taxes | $93,455 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,728 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $102,162 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $37,433 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $215,159 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $65,066 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $89,821 |
Travel | $12,496 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,912 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $580 |
Insurance | $20,811 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,056,981 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,130,357 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,633,639 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,261,001 |
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 | $20,921 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,739 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,105 |
Total assets | $7,054,762 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,810 |
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 | $4,605 |
Total liabilities | $88,415 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,854,737 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,111,610 |
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 | $7,054,762 |