Black Education Strategy Roundtable
- Assets
- $682.4k
- Revenue
- $497.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Federal Way, WA
- Founding
- 03/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4958126
Organization Overview
Black Education Strategy Roundtable is located in Federal Way, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Black Education Strategy Roundtable employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Education Strategy Roundtable 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 12/2021, Black Education Strategy Roundtable generated $497.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $230.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACHIEVE SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN EDUCATION THAT RESULT IN EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF THE EDUCATION CONTINUUM AND RAISE THE BAR FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STRENGTHS, CAPABILITIES AND POTENTIAL OF BLACK STUDENTS ARE BEING HIGHLIGHTED IN AN ASSET-BASED NARRATIVE. BESR IS DEVELOPING THIS NARRATIVE THROUGH OUR BLACK STUDENT REPORT CARD. IT IS A NARRATIVE DEVELOPED BY BLACK PEOPLE ABOUT OUR OWN STUDENTS. FLIPPING THE DEFICIT-BASED NARRATIVE HELD ABOUT BLACK STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, POLICY MAKERS, AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS CAN SHIFT THEIR MINDSET TO A STRENGTH-BASED ASSESSMENT AND HAVE HIGH PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR STUDENTS. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL LISTENING SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED WITH BESR MEMBERS AND STUDENTS.
IN ADDITION TO PLANNING FOR THE RETURN OF STUDENTS TO THE CLASSROOM IN 2021, OPPORTUNITIES FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO EDUCATION WERE REALIZED. BESR JOINED WITH OTHER EDUCATION ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AND FORMED THE BLACK JOY CONSORTIUM FOR REIMAGINING SCHOOLS. THE CONSORTIUM MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS COMPRISED MOSTLY OF NON-BIPOC LEADERSHIP, YET QUICKLY AGREED TO FOCUS OUR WORK ON BLACK STUDENTS AND THAT BIPOC FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD LEAD THE WORK OF THE CONSORTIUM. BLACK JOY IS WORKING WITH THE OSPI EXECUTIVE TEAM IN ADDRESSING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ESTABLISHING NEW PRACTICES IN EDUCATION.
THE STATE LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZED THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (SBE) TO GRANT SCHOOL DISTRICTS EMERGENCY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT WAIVER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE 2021 AND 2022 CLASSES. DUE TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND TRANSITION TO ONLINE LEARNING MODALITIES, IT WAS UNCERTAIN HOW STUDENTS COULD COMPLETE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS DURING THEIR SENIOR YEAR. THE SBE EXPEDIATED THEIR RULE-MAKING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISHED EMERGENCY GRADUATION WAIVER POLICY. THROUGH ADVOCACY WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WE ADDED LANGUAGE TO THE POLICY REQUIRING DISTRICTS TO DISSAGREGATE STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS IN THEIR EMERGENCY WAIVER USE REPORTS BACK TO SBE. FOR THE CLASS OF 2021, BLACK STUDENTS RECEIVED THE HIGHEST NUMBERS OF WAIVERS. BLACK STUDENTS WHO SYSTEMICALLY HAVE BEEN UNDERPREPARED FOR POSTSECONDARY ACHIEVEMENT NOW GRADUATED EVEN LESS PREPARED FOR THEIR FUTURE.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,050 |
Al Herron Director | Trustee | 2 | $500 |
Lyle Quasim Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Annette Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kevin Washington Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Smith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $410 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $36,230 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $460,671 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $497,311 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| 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 | $497,337 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $101,049 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,396 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,300 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,682 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,958 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,409 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,437 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $510 |
| Information technology | $6,218 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,053 |
| Travel | $4,171 |
| 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 | $4,566 |
| All other expenses | $1,494 |
| Total functional expenses | $230,512 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $682,438 |
| 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 | $682,438 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,703 |
| 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 | $2,703 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $629,735 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| 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 | $682,438 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Black Education Strategy Roundtable has recieved totaling $356,371.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS | $256,366 |
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People Eugene, OR | $299,407 | $487,567 |
Oregon Association Of Minority Entrepreneurs Portland, OR | $1,417,502 | $346,184 |
Transponder Eugene, OR | $165,571 | $284,828 |
Institute For Black Justice Spanaway, WA | $18,021 | $205,527 |
Black Education Strategy Roundtable Federal Way, WA | $682,438 | $497,337 |
Beyond Black Portland, OR | $7,324 | $0 |
Building Power For Communities Of Color Portland, OR | $293,680 | $0 |
Tongass Tlingit Cultural Heritage Institute Ketchikan, AK | $34,131 | $0 |