Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation is located in Oakland, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation 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 06/2021, Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation generated $2.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE O

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IS THE HEART OF OUR POWER BUILDING STRATEGY. THIS TEAM LEADS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAMS. WE SERVED OVER 150,000 HOT MEALS AND 50,000 UNITS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTION DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC. WE GREW OUR PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT THE RAPID RESPONSE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC AND RELATED HEALTH/WELLNESS NEEDS. WE BROUGHT COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING TO OUR COMMUNITY WITH OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS, COMMUNITY RALLIES AND EVENTS, OUTDOOR PLAY DAY AND COMMUNITY MEALS.


ECONOMIC CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IS THE HEART OF OUR STRONG ECONOMY BUILDING STRATEGY. THIS TEAM LEADS MARKET DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CAREER NAVIGATION. WE LAUNCHED THE AKOMA CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET WHICH ALLOWED VENDORS TO CONTINUE THEIR BUSINESS OUTDOORS DURING THE PANDEMIC. THIS RESOURCE HAS SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESSES. WE ORGANIZED A BLACK AND ALLY ECONOMY NETWORK OF FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS, MAKERS AND CREATIVES.


NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IS THE HEART OF OUR PLACE KEEPING STRATEGY. THIS TEAM LEADS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK CULTURAL HUBS AND DISTRICTS AND PROVIDES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND SUPPORT. WE ACTIVATED LIBERATION PARK OUTDOOR BLACK CULTURAL ZONE HUB VIA A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OAKLAND. WE INSTALLED ART, GARDEN AND LANDSCAPING TO CONVERT THIS FORMERLY ABANDONED LOT INTO A THRIVING CULTURAL CENTER. WE ALSO BEGAN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OUTDOOR ROLLER SKATING RINK AT LIBERATION PARK. WE WERE ABLE TO CRAFT AND SUBMIT A SUCCESSFUL BID TO ACQUIRE THIS SITE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 120 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A MARKET, EVENT AND MUSIC HALL -- SLATED FOR DEVELOPMENT BEGINNING 2024/25.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carolyn Johnson
CEO
$37,378
Crystal Matson
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Greg Bridges
Chair
$0
Bernida Reagan
Director
$0
George Mcdaniel
Director
$0
Howard Oliver
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $264,776
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$844,483
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,700
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,109,259
Total Program Service Revenue$1,016,266
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,419
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,134,484

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation has recieved totaling $585,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Public Health Institute

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Technical Assistance

$217,500
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$150,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO INNOVATE, INCUBATE, INFORM AND ELEVATE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT ALLOW BLACK PEOPLE AND BLACK CULTURE TO THRIVE FOR IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES IN EAST OAKLAND.

$100,000
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FIELD EMPOWERMENT FUND

$75,000
Greenlining Institute

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: To support community-led action

$20,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$10,000
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