Black Students Of California United

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Black Students Of California United has recieved totaling $303,058.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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