Black Voices For Black Justice Fund is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (I01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Voices For Black Justice Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BLACK VOICES FOR BLACK JUSTICE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO AMPLIFY CLARION VOICES ABOUT RACIAL JUSTICE, CONNECT NEW AND ESTABLISHED BLACK LEADERS TO ONE ANOTHER, AND SUPPORT BLACK-LED EFFORTS TO BUILD MEANINGFUL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL POWER FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF POLICE BRUTALITY AND THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ALONG RACIAL LINES INCLUDING DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, JOBS, EDUCATION, JUSTICE, AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2022, BVBJ STARTED UP AS A NEW 501(C)(3) STANDALONE ENTITY. FROM A PROGRAMMATIC PERSPECTIVE, STARTUP ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON FUNDRAISING, AS WELL AS TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL FISCAL SPONSOR TO THE NEW ENTITY. THE INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INCLUDED HOW TO BEST IDENTIFY, AMPLIFY, AND ELEVATE THE WORK OF AWARDEES WHO LED THE WAY IN ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MAINLY THROUGH EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND HOUSING.
IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL YEAR, ACTIVITIES INCLUDED STARTUP ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON FUNDRAISING, AS WELL AS TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL FISCAL SPONSOR. THE INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INCLUDED HOW TO BEST IDENTIFY, AMPLIFY, AND ELEVATE THE WORK OF AWARDEES WHO LED THE WAY IN ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MAINLY THROUGH EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jean Desravines President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Johnson Cain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gideon Stein Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jean Desravines President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Johnson Cain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gideon Stein Director | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $301,020 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $301,020 |
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 | $301,020 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $2,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $783 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,783 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,020 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
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 | $301,020 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,783 |
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 | $2,783 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $298,237 |
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 | $301,020 |