Black Students Of California United is located in Fresno, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Black Students Of California United employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Students Of California 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 Students Of California United generated $178.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $206.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CALIFORNIAS AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME FULLY ENGAGED PARTICIPANTS IN THE STATES CIVIC AND ECONOMIC LIFE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEHOSTED ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS, THIS 3-DAY EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER AN AVERAGE OF 240 300 STUDENTS AND THEIR ADVISORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE FOR CROSS-LEARNING AND NETWORKING AND TO ELECT YOUTH SENATORS TO REPRESENT THEM AND PLAN FOR BSCUS ANNUAL DAY OF ACTIVISM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE FEATURES KNOWLEDGE BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS AND TALENTS, SOCIALIZE AND HAVE FUN. STUDENT LEADERS ARE EXPOSED TO A COLLEGE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT AND NEW COMMUNITIES THAT MANY HAVE NEVER VISITED.2. BLACK MINDS MATTER (BMM)BSCU SPONSORS TWO PROJECT-BASED LEARNING COMPETITIONS EACH ACADEMIC YEAR FOR BSU CLUB MEMBERS. THE COMPETITIONS ACTIVATE AND MOBILIZE THEM TO EXPLORE STUDENT-IDENTIFIED ISSUES ON THEIR CAMPUSES SUCH AS LOW BLACK GRADUATION RATES, VAPING, AND ANTI-BLACK RACISM AND, WITH GUIDANCE FROM THEIR CLUB ADVISORS AND BSCU-ALLIED SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS, DEVELOP FEASIBLE ACTION PLANS TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES. BMM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND CONVENINGS PROVIDE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES IN PRODUCTIVE WAYS, AND TRANSLATE THEIR EFFORTS INTO REAL WORLD SOLUTIONS THAT RESULTS IN MORE WELCOMING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS AND OTHER POSITIVE OUTCOMES.THESE PROJECTS HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO CONDUCT SURVEYS AND OTHER RESEARCH STRATEGIES, LEAD MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE, DEVELOP AND MAKE INFORMATIVE PRESENTATIONS, AND COORDINATE AND MANAGE TEAMS. 3. EDUCATION SUMMIT & SELMA BRIDGE CROSSING JUBILEE BSCU SENATORS AND CHAPERONES TRAVELED TO SELMA, ALABAMA FOR AN HISTORICAL EVENT. STUDENTS MET WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, VISITED SCHOOLS AND WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN SELMA WHERE THEY MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. THEY LEARNED ABOUT VOTER SUPPRESSION, THE INCARCERATION, AND THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK FEMALES. THE LAST DAY THEY WALKED ACROSS THE EDMUND PETTIS BRIDGE AND WEN TO THE LEGACY MUSEUM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tara Hawthorne Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Nichols Parliamentarian | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tachelle Heron-Lane Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Cochran Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Vince Bailey President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $24,546 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,369 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,915 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $178,915 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $56,334 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,334 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $66,476 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,999 |
Payroll taxes | $10,414 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,272 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,858 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,255 |
Information technology | $2,013 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $180 |
Travel | $100 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,032 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,208 |
All other expenses | $2,020 |
Total functional expenses | $206,688 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $179,589 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,589 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $179,589 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $179,589 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Black Students Of California United has recieved totaling $303,058.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $185,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: INCREASING BLACK STUDENT VOICE FOR BETTER HEALTH: TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY BUILDING POWER AMONG BLACK STUDENTS AND SUPPORTING THEIR ADVOCACY FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE IN HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS CALIFORNIA, PRIORITIZING THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND INLAND EMPIRE REGIONS. | $100,000 |
Dextra Baldwin Mcgonagle Foundation Harrison, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $18,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58 |
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