Bme Networks
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 46-3083316
Organization Overview
Bme Networks, operating under the name BMe Community, is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2020, BMe Community employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. BMe Community 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 12/2020, BMe Community generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BME IS A GROWING NETWORK OF ALL RACES AND GENDERS COMMITTED TO BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S. BME IS BUILT UPON BLACK FATHERS, COACHES, BUSINESSMEN AND STUDENTS WHO LEAD BY EXAMPLE TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS, MENTOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND CREATE BUSINESSES. EACH DAY THEY HELP TO CHANGE OUR FUTURES FOR THE BETTER. BME COMMUNITY RAISES THE AWARENESS OF BLACK MEN AS ASSETS TO SOCIETY AND UPLIFTS THEIR POSITIVE NARRATIVES, ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL RACE AND GENDERS DIRECTLY IN COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKS RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BME COMMUNITY PRESENTS BLACK MEN AS ASSETS TO SOCIETY AND UPLIFTS THEIR POSITIVE NARRATIVE. BME WORKS TO BUILD NETWORKS THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH. BME HAS WELCOMED 40 NEW COMMUNITY LEADERS IN PHILADELPHIA, DETROIT, BALTIMORE AND PITTSBURGH. BME PROGRAMS HAVE SUPPORTED OVER 100 PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS IN THESE CITIES THAT HAVE RANGED FROM ANNUAL CONFERENCES, RALLIES AND FUND RAISERS TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, FORUMS ON REINTEGRATING AFTER TIME IN PRISON, NATIONAL GATHERINGS OF LEADERS IN BLACK MALE ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH CONFERENCES FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND STOPPING THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Trabian Shorters Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $181,617 |
Sarah Bouchereau Chief Of Staff | 40 | $100,098 | |
Marlon Hill Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Jealous Board Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karla Ballard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,263,325 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,263,325 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,030 |
| 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 | $1,786,217 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $171,000 |
| 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. | $281,715 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $115,112 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,900 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,348 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $48,750 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $306,975 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,816 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $8,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,684 |
| Travel | $30,109 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $199 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,953 |
| All other expenses | -$3,816 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,107,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,976,364 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $62 |
| 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 | $149,966 |
| 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 | $2,126,392 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,776 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $290,100 |
| 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 | $82,500 |
| Total liabilities | $382,376 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,744,016 |
| 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 | $2,126,392 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Bme Networks has recieved totaling $4,410,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BLACK LEADERS IN MINNESOTA TO BUILD RELATIONAL TRUST, SHARED ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIES THAT EQUIP LEADERS TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO OUR CURRENT MOMENT AND THE FUTURE | $850,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BLACK LEADERS IN MINNESOTA TO BUILD RELATIONAL TRUST, SHARED ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIES THAT EQUIP LEADERS TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO OUR CURRENT MOMENT AND THE FUTURE | $850,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $500,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $500,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $500,000 |
Jacob & Valeria Langeloth Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE GRANT-PROJECT SUPPORT | $400,000 |
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Community Guilds Inc Decatur, GA | $1,303,701 | $1,778,793 |
Manufacture Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $1,544,079 | $1,421,169 |
Bme Networks Miami, FL | $2,126,392 | $1,786,217 |
Our Village United Inc Atlanta, GA | $448,430 | $617,466 |