Black Men United

Organization Overview

Black Men United is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (V31) the organization is classified as: Black Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Black Men United employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Men United 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 Men United generated $547.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $346.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT BY ENHANCING ECONOMIC SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION IN THE U.S. ACCOMPLISHED BY FOCUSING SERVICES PROGRAMS & SUPPORTING THREE CRITICAL AREAS OF EDUCATION WORK & FAMILY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE RE-ENTRY CENTER: THIS PROGRAM SERVES MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON. THEY ARE ASSISTED IN NAVIGATING THROUGH THE MAZE OF RETURNING TO LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY AND WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THEY ARE ASSISTED WITH OBTAINING FOOD BIRTH CERTIFICATES DRIVERS LICENSES MEDICATION HOUSING PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND REFERRING THEM TO JOB TRAINING AND THEN EMPLOYMENT


THE FOOD PANTRY BEGAN IN 2019 SERVING 30 FAMILIES PER MONTH AND HAS GROWN TO SERVING 600-700 FAMILIES PER MONTH. DRIVE-THRU PANTRIES ARE PROVIDED TWICE A MONTH. PANTRIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. PART OF THE MONIES RECEIVED IS USED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH WITH RENT AND UTILITY BILLS.


INTRO TO THE TRADES AND SOFT SKILLS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS AN INTRODUCTION INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VOCATION SKILLED TRADE EMPLOYMENT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN INTRODUCTION INTO THE CRITICAL SKILLS NEEDED TO MANAGE BOTH LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE BLACK MEN UNITED PROVIDES ONE ON ONE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS THAT REQUEST IT TO HELP THEM FIND EMPLOYMENT AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Willie Hamilton
President
$47,000
Janice Foster
Secretary Treasurer
$36,907
Colleen Cannon
Navigator
$31,050
Nathan Shields
Member-At-Large
$0
Terrell Mckinney
Member-At-Large
$0
Reginald Armstrong
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $13,336
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$494,500
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$507,836
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $121
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,957
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 $547,641

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Black Men United has recieved totaling $4,201.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Will J Reid Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$4,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$201
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