Blackpast Org is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blackpast Org employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackpast Org 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, Blackpast Org generated $385.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $222.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.7% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD THE MOST EXTENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENCYCLOPEDIA IN THE WORLD ON THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS BY PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY FROM THE BEGINNING OF HUMAN HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACKPAST.ORG IS AT 13,000 PAGES THE LARGEST ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON AFRICAN AMERICAN AND GLOBAL AFRICAN HISTORY. THIS RESOURCE IS FREE AND UNRESTRICED TO ANYONE AROUND THE WORLD WITH ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND A COMPUTER SCREEN. BLACKPAST.ORG IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDNG THE INQUISITIVE PUBLIC WITH COMPREHENSIVE, RELIABLE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY IN OTHER REGIONS OF THE WORLD. IT IS THE AIM OF FOUNDERS AND SPONSORS TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING THROUGH KNOWLEDGE IN ORDER TO GENERATE CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES IN OUR SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joyce A Dunbar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
Jerry Largethrough Dec 2023 President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Metoyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ardua Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Albert Broussardthrough Dec 2023 Board Memeber | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cecilia Venable Board Memeber | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $383,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $383,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
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 | $385,282 |
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. | $70,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,438 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,909 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,033 |
Advertising and promotion | $225 |
Office expenses | $4,014 |
Information technology | $80,689 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,271 |
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 | $2,266 |
Insurance | $1,014 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $222,131 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,785 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,456 |
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 | $1,394 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $288,635 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150 |
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 | $150 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,485 |
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 | $288,635 |