Pushblack is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pushblack employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pushblack 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, Pushblack generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
PUSHBLACK REACHES TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITH OUR BLACK NEWS STORIES EVERY YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: PUSHBLACK USES THE POWER OF NARRATIVE, ESPECIALLY BLACK HISTORY, TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE SUBSCRIBERS TO BUILD PERSONAL POWER AND CREATE LASTING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julian Walker Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $248,788 |
Yordanos Eyoel Interim Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Scarlett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Winston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daonese Johnson-Colon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $194,441 |
Tareq Alani Chief Product Officer | Officer | 40 | $195,602 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dla Piper Llp Legal Services | 12/30/20 | $164,221 |
John Mikel Ellcessor Media Consultant | 12/30/20 | $113,063 |
| 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 | $1,629,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,629,370 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,265 |
| Investment income | $92,937 |
| 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 | $1,788,697 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $866,533 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,203 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,192,200 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $56,241 |
| Other employee benefits | $239,749 |
| Payroll taxes | $310,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $113,493 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,718 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $263,463 |
| Advertising and promotion | $769,672 |
| Office expenses | $15,568 |
| Information technology | $262,288 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,434 |
| Travel | $66,636 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,588 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,697 |
| Insurance | $27,672 |
| All other expenses | $102,261 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,410,020 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $854,190 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,434 |
| 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 | $35,987 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,113 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,142,768 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $37,159 |
| Total assets | $3,119,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,145 |
| 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 | $210,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,031,841 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $877,665 |
| 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 | $3,119,651 |