Black Economic Council Of Massachusetts Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 06/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-0687250
Organization Overview
Black Economic Council Of Massachusetts Inc, operating under the name Becma, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2023, Becma employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Becma 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, Becma generated $4.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 90.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2022, Becma has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $475,524. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF BLACK BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & RESIDENTS IN MA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTS MASS BASED BLACK LED FIRMS VIA GRANTS, BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT, AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS. ADVOCATES FOR ACCESS TO ADEQUATE & AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, EQUITABLE PROCUREMENT AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Teri Williams Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lamont Clemons Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chiderah Okoye Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Obi President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $275,557 |
Charran Fisher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dalida Rocha Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $123,991 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,630,958 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,754,949 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $597,698 |
| Investment income | $8,125 |
| 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 | $4,360,772 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $708,356 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,660,844 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,385 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,941 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $141,007 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,675 |
| Office expenses | $33,315 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,500 |
| Travel | $122,461 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,395 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $37,987 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,850,732 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,015,238 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,270,428 |
| 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 | $80,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $58,624 |
| Total assets | $3,424,866 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $755,234 |
| 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 | $87,100 |
| Other liabilities | $731,472 |
| Total liabilities | $1,573,806 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $504,652 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,346,408 |
| 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 | $3,424,866 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Black Economic Council Of Massachusetts Inc has awarded $394,024 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
IMPACT ENERGY LLC PURPOSE: BACK OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES | $6,000 |
AJS CONSULTING LLC PURPOSE: BACK OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES | $10,000 |
BLACK MARKET PURPOSE: BOSS; BLACK VENDOR MA | $50,000 |
BLACK OWNED BOSTON LLC PURPOSE: BACK OFFICE SUPPORT | $26,000 |
CAFE JUICEUP PURPOSE: BACK OFFICE SUPPORT | $15,000 |
BOSTON WHILE BLACK THE COLLIER CONNECTI PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $13,500 |