Blackroots Alliance
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-3487898
Organization Overview
Blackroots Alliance is located in Chicago, IL. 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 12/2023, Blackroots Alliance employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackroots Alliance 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, Blackroots Alliance generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Blackroots Alliance has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $343,850. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BE AN ORGANIZATION & NETWORK COMMITTED TO THE SAFETY AND LIBERATION OF ALL BLACK PEOPLE PROMOTING BLACK LEADERSHIP AND BLACK-CENTERED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AS WE WORK TO COLLECTIVELY TO BUILD SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POWER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UJIMAA MEDICS PROVIDED WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN PROVIDING FIRST AID AND RAISING AWARENESS TO HEALTH ISSUES FACING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.
CONDUCTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PARTNER CAPACITY BUILDING
BLM CHICAGO STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP NEEDS THROUGH MUTUAL AID
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tanya Watkins Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
L Anton Seals President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Richard Wallace Secretary | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Katelyn Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $99,042 |
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 | $1,341,802 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,341,802 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,936 |
| Investment income | $252 |
| 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 | $1,375,990 |
| 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. | $99,402 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,851 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $642,095 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,658 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,091 |
| Fees for services: Management | $164,265 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,738 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $83,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,897 |
| Office expenses | $5,041 |
| Information technology | $65,074 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,383 |
| Travel | $59,169 |
| 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 | $3,197 |
| Insurance | $3,567 |
| All other expenses | $8,139 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,627,553 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,280,352 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $332,000 |
| 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 | $2,045 |
| 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 | $2,614,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,607 |
| 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 | $63,607 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $955,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,595,123 |
| 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 | $2,614,397 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blackroots Alliance has awarded $79,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY & L PURPOSE: Partner Capacity Building | $29,000 |
EQUITY AND TRANSFORMATION PURPOSE: Cannabis Equity and Partner Capacity Building Support | $50,000 |