Blackspace Urbanist Collective Inc, operating under the name BlackSpace Urbanist Collective, is located in Brooklyn, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, BlackSpace Urbanist Collective employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. BlackSpace Urbanist Collective 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 06/2023, BlackSpace Urbanist Collective generated $523.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $573.1k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
BLACKSPACES MISSION IS TO BRIDGE GAPS BETWEEN PEOPLE, PLACE, AND POWER TO REALIZE RACIAL JUSTICE WITH BLACK COMMUNITIES. WE FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK URBANISTS TO CO-CREATE SOCIAL AND SPATIAL CHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLACK COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK URBANISTS TO CO-CREATE SOCIAL AND SPATIAL CHANGE (AND GET IMAGINATIVE) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLACK COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING THREE PILLARS OF WORK:NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY: CO-DESIGN PROJECTS THAT ACKNOWLEDGE, AFFIRM, AND AMPLIFY BLACK PRESENCE.CUSTOMIZED LEARNING: DELIVER WORKSHOPS TO SHARE METHODS OF CENTERING BLACK CULTURE AND PEOPLE WITHIN PLACE-BASED DEVELOPMENT.COMMUNITY: BUILD THE CAPACITIES OF BLACK URBANISTS TO CRAFT RESTORATIVE AND INSPIRING URBANIST EXPERIENCES, INTERROGATE TRADITIONAL DESIGN AND URBAN PLANNING THROUGH PUBLISHED CONTENT, AND TRANSFORM THEIR URBANIST PRACTICE THOUGH MANIFESTO-BASED PROJECTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenyada Mclean Co-Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $100,288 |
Emma Osore Co-Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $100,288 |
Peter Robinson Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorryn Young Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Smith Petereson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanessa L Morrison 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,532 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $443,532 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,252 |
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 | $523,784 |
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 | $283,702 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $52,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $172,471 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,086 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $6,737 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,323 |
Travel | $13,961 |
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 | $3,993 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $573,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $635,048 |
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 | $1,300 |
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 | $636,348 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,705 |
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 | $15,705 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $392,333 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $228,310 |
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 | $636,348 |