African American Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

African American Chamber Of Commerce is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1995. As of 12/2021, African American Chamber Of Commerce employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African American Chamber Of Commerce 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 12/2021, African American Chamber Of Commerce generated $731.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $904.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES THROUGH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, ADVOCACY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND PROMOTES ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL VIBRANCY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ASSISTED AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESSES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO GAIN INFORMATION TO WHICH THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS. ASSISTED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING LOANS THROUGH A REVOLVING LOAN FUND.


THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER HAS FORMED A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LISC MILWAUKEE AND THE MILWAUKEE URBAN LEAGUE AS A COMPONENT OF THE RAMP UP PROJECT. RISE CURRICULUM WILL FOCUS ON ENABLING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENUERS THROUGH EDUCATION, GUIDANCE, AND MENTORSHIP.


RISE PROGRAM. THE RISE PROGRAM IS A 14-WEEK ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM WITH FOCUS ON ENABLING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH EDUCATION, GUIDANCE, AND MENTORSHIP. THE PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED AN OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH IDEAS TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CUSTOMERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ossie C Kendrix Jr
CEO (former)
$138,883
Nikki Purvis
Chairperson
$0
Tiffany Means
Treasurer
$0
Dr Lia Knox
Vice Chair
$0
Deborah Allen
Director
$0
Warren E Buliox
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$65,905
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $54,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$606,153
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$726,358
Total Program Service Revenue$14,462
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,825
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$13,400
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $731,634

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that African American Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $272,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: ADVANCING BLACK BUSINESSES THROUGH THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND

$118,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: ADVANCING BLACK BUSINESSES THROUGH THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND

$118,000
$25,000
Catholic Financial Life

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: Civic Sponsorship

$6,250
Brewers Community Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: Event Sponsorship

$5,000
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