The Lighthouse Black Girl Project is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 2018. As of 12/2023, Lighthouse Black Girl Project employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Black Girl Project 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, Lighthouse Black Girl Project generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 68.1% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH ADDRESSING THE WHOLE PERSON--PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELLBEING, ALL SUPPORTED BY AN AFFIRMING SOCIOPOLITICAL STRUCTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BLACK GIRL RESEARCH INSTITUTE PURPOSE IS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS AND ANALYSIS THEY NEED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES AND TURN THIS RESEARCH INTO ACTION.
OTHER
BLACK GIRL TIMES (EDITORIAL). ROOTED IN A TRADITION OF LIBERATORY STORYTELLING, THE BLACK GIRL TIMES IS THE MEET UP SPACE ONLINE FOR SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS, WOMEN, FEMMES (AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE AND RESPECT THEM) TO SHARE, LEARN, ACTIVATE, AND CHALLENGE THROUGH NEWS AND CULTURE WRITING. EDITORIAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES WRITING FELLOWSHIPS TO THE DEMOCRATIC JOURNALISM INSTITUTE AND THE UNITA BLACKWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT.
ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING FOCUSES ON HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO RESTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND INVEST IN SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF SURVIVAL AND ADVANCEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nakesha Watkins Chief Operat | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Joseph Worthy Chief Of Sta | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dr Ramatu Bangura Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Natalie Collier President | Officer | $0 | |
Dr Veronica Landers Secretary | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,983,890 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,983,890 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,250 |
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 | $2,003,997 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,007,974 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $108,776 |
Payroll taxes | $73,839 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $56,502 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $309,119 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,598 |
Office expenses | $160,079 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,132 |
Travel | $59,091 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,173 |
Interest | $10,754 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,792 |
Insurance | -$15,703 |
All other expenses | $3,930 |
Total functional expenses | $1,919,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,752 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $41,300 |
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 | $43,638 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $142,690 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$5,509 |
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 | $85,000 |
Other liabilities | $71,404 |
Total liabilities | $150,895 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$8,205 |
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 | $142,690 |