National Black Professional Lobbyists Association is located in Montgomery, AL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Black Professional Lobbyists Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, National Black Professional Lobbyists Association generated $178.9k 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $203.1k 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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TO ACT AS AN AGENCY OF COOPERATION AMONG BLACK STATE LOBBYISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE JOINT AND SEVERAL INTERESTS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND FOSTER ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2023 NBPLA CONFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING: THIS EVENT OFFERED MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH BY CONNECTING WITH COLLEAGUES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS, ENGAGING IN MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS TO FIND MENTORS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD OPEN DOORS TO NEW JOB AND CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD.
2023 ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIXER: THIS EVENT OFFERED MEMBERS VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, ESTABLISHING MENTORSHIP CONNECTIONS, AND FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN OPEN DOORS TO NEW JOB AND CONTRACT PROSPECTS WITHIN THE PROFESSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Frankie Robertson Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $32,500 |
Terri Reynolds Former Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $20,000 |
David Dix Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Terri Broussard Williams Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gregory Jones President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Yolanda Cash Jackson Vice Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $33,297 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $145,306 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,603 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $272 |
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 | $178,875 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $86,938 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,977 |
Office expenses | $3,864 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,736 |
Travel | $17,410 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,281 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $430 |
All other expenses | $2,265 |
Total functional expenses | $203,136 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,708 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $93,708 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,708 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $93,708 |