Institute For Black Justice is located in Spanaway, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Black Justice 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, Institute For Black Justice generated $349.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $356.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE'S PURPOSE IS TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH PEOPLE OF BLACK AFRICAN DESCENT AS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. THE IBJ'S MISSION IS THREE-FOLD: TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR FAIRNESS AND EQUITY; TO BE AN ACCELERATOR OF JUSTICE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION; AND TO BE AN ACCOMPLICE TO CREDIBLE SOCIAL JUSTICE INFLUENCERS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHIMES FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM CHIMES IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD. SINCE ITS INCEPTION CHIMES HAS PROVIDED CHILD WELFARE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH EXPLICIT PRIORITY GIVEN TO FAMILIES OF BLACK AFRICAN DESCENT. CHIMES IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION FOR FAMILIES FACING RISK FACTORS CORRELATED WITH CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO FAMILY WELL-BEING THAT FALL WITHIN THE PARENTS CONTROL. THE CHIMES CASE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK INCLUDES CHILD WELFARE PREVENTION REUNIFICATION AND RETENTION SERVICES THAT BUILD ON THE FAMILY'S NATURAL SUPPORTS CULTURAL STRENGTHS AND PERSONAL GOALS. A SPECIAL SUBSET OF THE CHIMES PROGRAM IS THE BABAS FATHERS SUPPORT GROUP BABAS FOR BLACK AFRICAN DESCENT AND MULTI-RACIAL FATHERS WITH CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY. BABAS IS THE SWAHILI WORD FOR FATHERS. THIS CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN MEETS TWICE PER WEEK AS A GROUP WITH A PARENT COACH FACILITATOR. THE BABAS PROGRAM FACILITATOR HOLDS A MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK AND HAS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A DCYF SOCIAL WORKER AND A COURT-APPOINTED PARENT COACH AND COUNSELOR. THE FACILITATOR ALSO IDENTIFIES AS AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. IBJ'S EXPERIENCE WITH FAMILIES IN THE CHIMES AND BABAS PROGRAMS HAS LED US TO ESTABLISH CHIMES-PREVENTION CHIMES-P AS A SEPARATE PROGRAM FROM OUR REUNIFICATION AND RETENTION SERVICES. WHEN IBJ WORKS WITH FAMILIES BEFORE THEY BECOME INVOLVED WITH CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CPS OR BEFORE A DEPENDENCY IS FILED WE CAN PROACTIVELY ADDRESS THE FACTORS THAT ARE AT THE ROOT OF FAMILY SEPARATION BASED ON NEGLECT: POVERTY AND UNTREATED TRAUMA. IN 2023 IBJ INTRODUCED A COMPREHENSIVE FIVE POINT PLAN TO THRIVE TO THE CURRICULUM OF THE CHIMES-P PROGRAM. THE PLAN TO THRIVE IS A GOAL SETTING TOOL THAT INVITES PARENTS TO PLAN THEIR FUTURE IN FIVE AREAS OF LIFE. WE ALSO ADDED BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TO OUR CHIMES-P PROGRAM CONTENT. PARENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TOOK IMMEDIATE ADVANTAGE OF INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND CAREER COUNSELING OFFERED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH TAPCO CREDIT UNION SOUND OUTREACH AND ACCEL 180. IBJ HAS BUILT AN IMPRESSIVE AND GROWING LIST OF PARTNERING PROVIDERS WHO HOUSE EDUCATE ADVOCATE AND STRENGTHEN OUR FAMILIES WITH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HOUSING PROVIDERS INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS HOME VISIT NURSES CIVIL LEGAL AID PROVIDERS DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELORS HARM REDUCTION DOULAS AND ATTORNEYS. IN 2023 IBJ OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED CHIMES NW A COMMUNITY-BASED NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATIONS AND FAMILIES. CHIMES NW PRACTICES THE MINISTRY OF SHOWING UP FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM. IBJ ACTS AS A FACILITATOR AND CONSULTANT FOR CHIMES NW AS IT MOVES TOWARD OFFICIAL INCORPORATION WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE.
THE BLACK ROBE PODCAST THE INSTITUTE FOR BLACK JUSTICE PRODUCED MORE THAN 75 SEGMENTS OF THE BLACK ROBE PODCAST AN INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOG WHERE THE HOSTS INTERVIEW GUESTS DISCUSS PUBLIC POLICY DECISIONS OFFER INSIGHTS ON CHANGES IN THE LAW AND PROMOTE EVENTS IMPACTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.
ACTIVISTS CULTIVATING EQUITABLE STRATEGIES ACES IS THE IBJ'S YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OPEN TO YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-35. FASHIONED AFTER THE STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE SNCC OF THE 1960'S THE ACES PROGRAM EDUCATES YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY AND PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING WITH LIKE-MINDED CHANGE MAKERS. ACES PARTICIPANTS MAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PAID INTERNSHIPS PART-TIME CONTRACT WORK FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM WHERE APPROPRIATE. THE ACES CONTRIBUTE TO THE IBJ'S ANNUAL FREEDOM SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AND DESIGN CHALLENGE FSS. IN 2023 THE FSS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF BLACK COMMUNITIES. ATTORNEY AND NATIONALLY-KNOWN HISTORIAN HANNIBAL JOHNSON SERVED AS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND DELIVERED A PROVOCATIVE PRESENTATION ON THE TULSA OKLAHOMA RACE MASSACRE. JOHNSON SPENT TWO DAYS IN TACOMA WHERE HE SPOKE TO APPROXIMATELY 100 PEOPLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND'S WHEELOCK STUDENT CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carol Mitchell Director Of Advocacy | Officer | 60 | $17,750 |
Arthur Watkins Director | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,190 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $322,601 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $342,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,290 |
Investment income | $11 |
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 | $349,092 |
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. | $83,375 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,313 |
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 | $43,419 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $98,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,667 |
Office expenses | $11,940 |
Information technology | $6,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,004 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,562 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $356,630 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,321 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,505 |
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 | $22,826 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,348 |
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 | $8,995 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $12,343 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,483 |
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 | $22,826 |
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Institute For Black Justice Spanaway, WA | $22,826 | $349,092 |
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