Black Mothers Forum Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Black Mothers Forum Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Mothers Forum Inc 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 Mothers Forum Inc generated $921.3k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $491.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 245.4% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOCIAL JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MICROSCHOOLS: LAUNCHED 11 K-8TH GRADE MICROSCHOOLS OVER THE COURSE OF THE 2021 SCHOOL YEAR. OUR LAUNCH DATE WAS JANUARY 21, 2021. DUE TO TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS, WE HAD TO CLOSE A FEW OF OUR MICROSCHOOLS AND ENDED UP WITH A TOTAL OF 8 MICROSCHOOLS BY THE END OF DECEMBER 2021. WE INITIALLY HIRED 17 LEARNING GUIDES AND DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF A FEW OF OUR MICROSCHOOLS WE ENDED IN 2021 WITH A TOTAL OF 11 LEARNING GUIDES. WE HAD 3 LOCATIONS WITH 2-3 MICROSCHOOLS (BETWEEN 5-10 STUDENTS PER MICROSCHOOL) PER LOCATION WITH 20-30 CHILDREN PER LOCATION.IN JANUARY 2021 WE ENROLLED 13 STUDENTS IN OUR FIRST TWO MICROSCHOOLS AND BY THE END 2021 WE HAD ENROLLED UP TO 42 STUDENTS. THE FOCUS OF OUR MICROSCHOOLS WAS TO CREATE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES THAT PROVIDED SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OUR BLACK CHILDREN.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZED CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THIS COLLABORATION CONSISTED OF BLACK MOTHERS FORUM, UNITY COLLECTIVE AND WE RISING ORGANIZATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT WAS TO THINK AND RESEARCH THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDING CRISIS CARE TO THE HOMELESS, MENTALLY ILL AND OTHER VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN LIEU OF CALLING THE POLICE TO DO SO.
SOCIOEMOTIONAL ASSESSMENTS OF MICROSCHOOL STUDENTS AND LEARNING GUIDES TO ASSIST IN MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND LEARNING GUIDES. THE ASSESSSMENT SHOWED THAT MANY OF OUR LEARNING GUIDES NEEDED ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY FACILITATE LEARNING FOR THEIR STUDENTS WHO ALSO WERE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Janelle Wood Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Janice Varnado Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debora Colbert-Green Vice Chair | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Gwen Payton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Hayes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharron Sauls Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $310,018 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $597,473 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $907,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,769 |
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 | $921,260 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $249,092 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,887 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $574 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,862 |
Advertising and promotion | $3 |
Office expenses | $13,053 |
Information technology | $791 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,692 |
Travel | $25 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $506 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $213 |
All other expenses | $39,698 |
Total functional expenses | $491,886 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $514,787 |
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 | $514,787 |
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 | $514,787 |
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 | $514,787 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Black Mothers Forum Inc has recieved totaling $437,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
New Schools Fund Oakland, CA PURPOSE: INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $200,000 |
Susquehanna Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $86,000 |
Susquehanna Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $86,000 |
Center For Education Reform Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION PROVIDERS | $50,000 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: HOLIDAY GRANT | $10,000 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: HOLIDAY GRANT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
California Partnership To End Domestic Violence Sacramento, CA | $1,881,495 | $7,441,304 |
Phoenix Pride Incorporated Phoenix, AZ | $1,959,458 | $2,632,851 |
Smart Card Alliance Inc Redwood City, CA | $1,338,697 | $1,709,232 |
Saturday Morning Initiative Inc Venice, CA | $470,158 | $245,000 |
The California Conference For Equality And Justice Inc Long Beach, CA | $2,411,177 | $1,824,302 |
World Trust Educational Services Inc Oakland, CA | $420,677 | $1,107,133 |
Attitudinal Healing Connection Inc Oakland, CA | $2,124,640 | $1,575,770 |
Equality Utah Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $1,604,896 | $1,245,799 |
Black Mothers Forum Inc Phoenix, AZ | $514,787 | $921,260 |
Korean American Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $612,508 | $480,469 |
Moab Valley Multicultural Center Moab, UT | $824,564 | $465,009 |
Policylink Equity Action Network Oakland, CA | $165,992 | $17,357 |