Brothers United is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (H81) the organization is classified as: AIDS Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Brothers United employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brothers United 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, Brothers United generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.1% per year over the past 7 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
THE MISSION OF BROTHERS UNITED IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF BLACK COMMUNITIES IN INDIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BROTHERS UNITED, DOING BUSINESS AS BU WELLNESS NETWORK, SEEKS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION THROUGH WORK THAT FALLS UNDER THREE PILLARS: HIV PREVENTION SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, AND NUTRITION SERVICES TO ADDRESS FOOD DISPARITIES IN THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jasmine Black Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $115,630 |
Saretta Brown Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Devin Craig Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Daqavise Winston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ninya Bostic Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Menafee Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $37,586 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $61,792 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,183,736 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $622,376 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,988 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,905,490 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $951,621 |
| Investment income | $3,707 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$40,990 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,819,828 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $62,807 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,109 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $903,388 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,491 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,530 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $180,810 |
| Advertising and promotion | $94,210 |
| Office expenses | $266,321 |
| Information technology | $35,893 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,379 |
| Travel | $60,388 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,768 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,223 |
| Insurance | $16,576 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,841,555 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $214,145 |
| 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 | $15,539 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $281,938 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $284,023 |
| Total assets | $1,005,206 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,695 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $95,975 |
| 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 | $284,023 |
| Total liabilities | $405,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $599,513 |
| 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 | $1,005,206 |