Afro Charities Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 12/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-6063917
Organization Overview
Afro Charities Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Afro Charities 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 06/2022, Afro Charities Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 68.3% per year over the past 7 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
AFRO CHARITIES BUILDS BRIDGES ACROSS GENERATIONS AND SOCIOECONOMIC DIVIDES THROUGH ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND DIRECT AID PROJECTS THAT ARE OFTEN INSPIRED BY THE AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS ARCHIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAM: AFTERSCHOOL CREATIVE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR BALTIMORE-AREA YOUTH
ARCHIVES PROGRAM: PROVIDING PRESERVATION OF AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE 130 YEAR OLD AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES
UPTON MANSION DEVELOPMENT: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HISTORIC UPTON MANSION IN BALTIMORE CITY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Savannah Wood Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Tyrell Dixon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Blair Smith Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin W Wood Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chanel Compton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beverly Carter Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,449,801 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,449,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,570 |
| 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 | $2,451,371 |
| 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. | $40,207 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,187 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $34,257 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,631 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,860 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $118,392 |
| Advertising and promotion | $114 |
| Office expenses | $982 |
| Information technology | $2,479 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,248 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,347 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $258,195 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,885,252 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $310,076 |
| 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 | $71,667 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,266,995 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,093 |
| 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 | $2,093 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$20,098 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,285,000 |
| 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 | $2,266,995 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Afro Charities Inc has recieved totaling $1,562,511.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING COSTS FOR THE AFRO ARCHIVES | $1,250,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING COSTS FOR THE AFRO ARCHIVES | $250,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The United Way Of Central Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | $67,768,699 | $88,763,556 |
American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE | $439,949,657 | $191,491,973 |
Associated Jewish Community Federation Of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | $42,735,304 | $45,612,361 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $424,827,168 | $56,076,653 |
Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $398,678,795 | $51,667,875 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $71,821,513 | $41,142,392 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA | $19,664,098 | $37,274,660 |
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc North Bethesda, MD | $260,201,202 | $41,780,933 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $277,158,927 | $43,372,124 |
United Way Of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | $66,003,873 | $28,678,324 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | $111,398,154 | $23,240,167 |
Colcom Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $406,634,028 | $48,313,267 |