California Black Women S Collective Empowerment Institute is located in Carson, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Black Women S Collective Empowerment Institute 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES, EXPERTISE AND ISSUES OF BLACK WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SERVING AS AN INTERSECTIONAL, INTERGENERATIONAL, DIVERSE TABLE EXCLUSIVELY FOR BLACK WOMEN, THE COLLECTIVE AIMS TO PREPARE, EDUCATE, AND ORGANIZE OUR NETWORKS TO ELIMINATE SYSTEMIC RACISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMENS THINK TANK: A NATIONAL MODEL OF ACTION AND RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES ADVOCACY AND ADDRESSES DISPARITY GAPS THAT IMPACT THE QUALITY-OF-LIFE INDEXES FOR CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AT LARGE THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMENS THINK TANK IS TO PROVIDE ACTIONABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ERADICATE PERSISTENT AND EVOLVING BARRIERS THAT BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS EXPERIENCE IN CALIFORNIA. IT IS A FORUM FOR LEADING EXPERTS, SCHOLARS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES AND PROMOTES IDEAS THAT ADVANCE BLACK WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT USES EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, CONVENINGS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AT LARGE. THE THINK TANK INCLUDES THREE COMPONENTS: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INSTITUTE; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE; AND THE BLACK TALENT INITIATIVE.
CONVERSATION FOR BLACK WOMEN: INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDES INFORMATIVE, RESOURCE RICH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO RESET THE CONVERSATION AROUND ISSUES IMPORTANT TO BLACK WOMEN. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES BRINGING TOGETHER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, ACTIVIST, LABOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HAVE ROBUST CONVERSATIONS ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO HELP BLACK WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES AS WELL AS TO ADDRESS DISPARITY GAPS, DEVELOP POLICY CHANGE AND DRIVE PRACTICE TRANSFORMATION. (EXPENSES LEROY HAMILTON FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ($1,400), STUDIO INSTRUMENT FOR AV EQUIPMENT RENTAL ($650) AND CRENSHAW CHICK, LLC FOR FURNITURE REIMBURSEMENT RENTAL
PROTECTING BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS: INITIATIVE THAT FOCUSES ON THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND CAMPAIGNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lori Wilson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Minniefield Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Laniece Jones Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kellie Todd Griffin CEO & President | Officer | 48 | $0 |
Regina Wilson Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,207,810 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $169,349 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,377,159 |
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 | $141 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,377,300 |
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 | $179,820 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,334 |
Payroll taxes | $14,029 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $124,407 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,882 |
Office expenses | $16,579 |
Information technology | $7,265 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $645 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $573 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $14,943 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $404,768 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $960,728 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,999 |
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 | $9,966 |
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 | $972,693 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161 |
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 | $161 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $972,532 |
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 | $972,693 |