Pushblack Now
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $109.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-3839071
Organization Overview
Pushblack Now is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pushblack Now is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Pushblack Now generated $109.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.8k 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 NOW IS THE NATION'S LARGEST MEDIA ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY: PUSHBLACK NOW IS THE NATION'S LARGEST MEDIA ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK AMERICANS. PUSHBLACK NOW USES THE POWER OF NARRATIVE, ESPECIALLY BLACK HISTORY, TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE SUBSCRIBERS TO BUILD PERSONAL POWER AND CREATE LASTING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julian Walker CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
George Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Scarlett Interim Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daonese Johnson-Colon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Tareq Alani Chief Product Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Gelila Workneh Chief Content Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The New Futures Fund Advertising Services | 12/30/18 | $545,442 |
The New Futures Fund Consulting Services | 12/30/18 | $127,348 |
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 | $50,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $59,941 |
| 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 | $109,941 |
| 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. | $88,399 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,399 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,878 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,530 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,423 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,672 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,191 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $73 |
| Information technology | $13,899 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,911 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $18,316 |
| All other expenses | $17,635 |
| Total functional expenses | $259,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,847 |
| 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 | $3,706 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,244 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,370,364 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,534,161 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,889 |
| 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 | $37,159 |
| Total liabilities | $53,048 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,481,113 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,534,161 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pushblack Now has awarded $44,852 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE COLLECTIVE EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
HARRIS-STOWE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: VOTING CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
HEAL THE HOOD PURPOSE: VOTING CAMPAIGN | $9,852 |