Blackroots Alliance
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3487898
Organization Overview
Blackroots Alliance is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blackroots Alliance employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackroots Alliance 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, Blackroots Alliance generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $751.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 51.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Since 2019, Blackroots Alliance has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $385,700. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BE AN ORGANIZATON/NETWORK COMMITTED TO THE SAFETY AND LIBERATION OF ALL BLACK PEOPLE, PROMOTING BLACK LEADERSHIP AND BLACK-CENTERED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AS WE WORK COLLECTIVELY TO BUILD SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POWER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAMS FACILITATED COMMUNITY MEETINGS, SUPPORTED PARTNERS BY EXTENDING/BUILDING THEIR CAPACITY, CONDUCTED CENSUS OUTREACH, CANVASSED THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR WORLD VIEWS, SUPPORTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS RELATED TO PROSECUTOR AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY.
BLM ORGANIZED AROUND THE CPD CONSENT DECREE, ADDRESSED COMMUNITY SAFETY,CONDUCTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO POLICING, PROVIDED MUTUAL AID TO HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES IN 2020.
UJIMAA MEDICS TRAINED INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS MEDICAL EMERGENCIES SUCH AS GUNSHOT WOUNDS, ASTHMA ATTACKS AND SEIZURES IN ORDER TO PREVENT LOSS OF LIFE WHILE WAITING ON EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katelyn Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $87,131 |
L Anton Sears Jr President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tanya Watkins Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Wallace Director | 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 | $1,839,009 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,839,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,844,936 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $65,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,131 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $302,439 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,751 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,015 |
| Fees for services: Management | $77,574 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $916 |
| Office expenses | $14,628 |
| Information technology | $38,258 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,468 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,602 |
| Insurance | $3,715 |
| All other expenses | $36,616 |
| Total functional expenses | $751,227 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,859,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $802,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $950 |
| 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 | $57,866 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,873 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,728,460 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,034 |
| 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 | $6,034 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $440,378 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,282,048 |
| 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 | $2,728,460 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blackroots Alliance has awarded $241,700 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL | | $70,000 |
Chicago, IL | | $70,000 |
Chicago, IL | | $35,000 |
Chicago, IL | | $35,000 |
Chicago, IL | | $15,000 |
Chicago, IL | | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Blackroots Alliance has recieved totaling $292,174.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $67,650 |
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $67,650 |
Voices For Racial Justice Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PARK FOUNDATION GRANT | $50,000 |
Needmor Fund Perrysburg, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $25,874 |
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Korean American Service And Education Consortium Inc Chicago, IL | $2,513,164 | $3,044,351 |
South Suburban Housing Center Homewood, IL | $1,073,106 | $883,884 |
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council Indianapolis, IN | $1,698,350 | $1,227,768 |
Changing Worlds Chicago, IL | $352,934 | $1,152,723 |
Forward Through Ferguson Saint Louis, MO | $989,725 | $1,022,722 |
Life After Hate Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $464,073 | $1,027,690 |
Blackroots Alliance Chicago, IL | $2,728,460 | $1,844,936 |
Springboard To Learning Inc St Louis, MO | $3,064,390 | $1,635,300 |
Metro Organization For Racial And Economic Equity Inc Kansas City, MO | $412,701 | $554,314 |
Louisville Youth Group Inc Louisville, KY | $140,177 | $389,637 |
Barnes & Thornburg Llp Racial And Social Justice Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,917 | $291,684 |
Ecumenical Community Center Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | $845,567 | $238,470 |