Safe Black Space is located in Sacramento, CA. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safe Black Space 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, Safe Black Space generated $241.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $184.9k 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:
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SAFE BLACK SPACE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK PEOPLE TO HEAL AND THRIVE. SAFE BLACK SPACE IS DESIGNED TO OFFER VARIOUS SERVICES TO ADDRESS PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY'S INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY REACTIONS TO CULTURAL AND RACIAL TRAUMA. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE: (1) TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO HELP BLACK PEOPLE HEAL FROM RACIAL STRESS AND TRAUMA, (2) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND THE CURRENT AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RACISM AND ITS IMPACT ON BLACK PEOPLE'S DAILY LIVES, AND (3) TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE WELLNESS OF PEOPLE IN AFRICAN ANCESTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED VIRTUAL COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLES TO APPROXIMATELY 300 PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY. ATTENDEES LEARN ABOUT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RACIAL STRESS AND TRAUMA AND STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING IN SELF AND COMMUNITY CARE.
KWANZAA KUTOA CELEBRATION HONORED SEVEN BLACK FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA IN NEED OF SUPPORT.
PROVIDED BOOK STUDY GROUP FOCUSED ON AFRICAN-CENTERED PSYCHOLOGY FOR APPROXIMATELY 95 ATTENDEES WITH ESTEEMED AUTHOR. PARTICIPANTS READ A BOOK TOGETHER OVER A NUMBER OF MONTHS WHERE THEY LEARNED, DISCUSSED AND APPLIED THE PRINCIPLES.
EXPANDED OUR MIND BODY SPIRIT RESOURCE LIST AND PROVIDED INFORMAL CONNECTIONS FOR SUPPORT. PEOPLE WHO VISITED OUR WEBSITE WERE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE LIST OF RESOURCES. THOSE WHO REACHED OUT TO SBS VIA EMAIL OR PHONE WERE CONTACTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Teah Hairston President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $75 |
Jacquelyn Ollison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,600 |
Guy Ollison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laroux Pendleton Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ryan Mcclinton Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Marjha Hunt Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $573 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,480 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $203,804 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,857 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,800 |
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 | -$573 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $241,084 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $104,016 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,723 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,000 |
Payroll taxes | $8,593 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,029 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,559 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $431 |
Information technology | $3,718 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,082 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,150 |
All other expenses | $1,293 |
Total functional expenses | $184,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $403,188 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $2,195 |
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 | $405,383 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,269 |
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 | $11,269 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $59,527 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $334,587 |
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 | $405,383 |