Pushblack is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pushblack employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pushblack 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, Pushblack generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUSHBLACK REACHES TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITH OUR BLACK NEWS STORIES EVERY YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: PUSHBLACK USES THE POWER OF NARRATIVE, ESPECIALLY BLACK HISTORY, TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE SUBSCRIBERS TO BUILD PERSONAL POWER AND CREATE LASTING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julian Walker Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $248,788 |
Yordanos Eyoel Interim Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Scarlett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Winston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daonese Johnson-Colon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $194,441 |
Tareq Alani Chief Product Officer | Officer | 40 | $195,602 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dla Piper Llp Legal Services | 12/30/20 | $164,221 |
John Mikel Ellcessor Media Consultant | 12/30/20 | $113,063 |
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 | $1,629,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,629,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $56,265 |
Investment income | $92,937 |
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 | $1,788,697 |
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. | $866,533 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,203 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,192,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $56,241 |
Other employee benefits | $239,749 |
Payroll taxes | $310,807 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $113,493 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $84,718 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $263,463 |
Advertising and promotion | $769,672 |
Office expenses | $15,568 |
Information technology | $262,288 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,434 |
Travel | $66,636 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,588 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,697 |
Insurance | $27,672 |
All other expenses | $102,261 |
Total functional expenses | $5,410,020 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $854,190 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $24,434 |
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 | $35,987 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,113 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,142,768 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $37,159 |
Total assets | $3,119,651 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,145 |
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 | $210,145 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,031,841 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $877,665 |
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 | $3,119,651 |