Black Girls Cook is located in Baltimore, MD. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Girls Cook 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 06/2023, Black Girls Cook generated $196.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $188.1k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BLACK GIRLS COOK IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO TEACH ADOLESCENT GIRLS OF COLOR SELF-ACTUALIZATION ACTIVITIES AND LIFE-SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF CULINARY ARTS AND EDIBLE GARDENING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BLACK FOODWAYS. WE TAUGHT OVER 75 GIRLS RESIDING IN UNDER-REPRESENTED NEIGHBORHOODS THE IMPORTANCE OF OPTIMAL HEALTH. BLACK GIRLS COOK'S CORE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE BGC CULINARY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES HANDS-ON COOKING TRAINING AND LESSONS ON BLACK FOOD HISTORY AND FOODWAYS; THE BGC EDIBLE GARDENING PROGRAM WHICH TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO GROW VEGETABLES, HERBS AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF GROWING THEIR OWN FOODS; AND KITCHEN SINK BEAUTY WHICH TEACHES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT SKIN CARE DURING THE PUBERTY STAGE AND HOW TO CREATE BEAUTY AND HAIRCARE PRODUCTS WITH INGREDIENTS FOUND IN THEIR KITCHEN FOR PROFIT.
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,611 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,200 |
| Membership dues | $4,000 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $196,811 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $65,000 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $48,092 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $15,000 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $60,000 |
| Total expenses | $188,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $68,396 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $68,396 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $68,396 |