Young Black & Lit is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Black & Lit 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 06/2022, Young Black & Lit generated $418.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $102.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 32.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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YOUNG, BLACK & LIT IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CHILDRENS BOOKS THAT CENTER, REFLECT, AND AFFIRM BLACK CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUNG, BLACK & LIT SOURCES AND DISTRIBUTES NEW CHILDRENS BOOKS FEATURING BLACK MAIN CHARACTERS TO YOUTH AT NO COST TO THE YOUTH OR THEIR FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Krystin Madison Board Of Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Krenice Ramsey Co Founder Board Of Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Derrick Ramsey Co Founder Board Of Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Kendra Cole Officer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Maritta Roseman Board Of Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Faith Lam Board Of Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $77,546 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $340,925 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $418,471 |
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 | $418,471 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,247 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,761 |
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 | $84,243 |
Advertising and promotion | $390 |
Office expenses | $4,354 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,202 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $102,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,480 |
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 | $189,480 |
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 | $189,480 |
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 | $189,480 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Young Black & Lit has recieved totaling $14,227.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $1,596 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $531 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $500 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $300 |
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Fenwick Girls Hockey Club Inc Oak Park, IL | $64,395 | $318,614 |
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Inc Madison, WI | $49,529 | $0 |
Young Black & Lit Evanston, IL | $189,480 | $418,471 |
Respectacle Inc Hudson, WI | $292,236 | $0 |
NONPROFIT UNITED INC co COPILEVITZ LAM & RANEY Kansas City, MO | $0 | $51,057 |
Board Of Regents Of The University Of Wisconsin System Kewaunee, WI | $219,384 | $0 |
Grundy County Friends Seneca, IL | $16,918 | $0 |
Help Heal Humanity Inc Nfp Chicago, IL | $332 | $0 |
Hiawathaland Camp Corporation Appleton, WI | $731,481 | $0 |