Program areas at Black Leaders Detroit
Black Leaders Detroit (BLD)issued over $950,000 no-interest loans and $322,000 in grants, BLD helped provide a significant financial boost to Black owned businesses and nonprofits, which often struggle to access adequate funding. BLD proudly welcomed college interns to assist in the dynamic planning and development of our *Rising Black Leaders* programan entrepreneurial initiative designed to empower and invest in high school school scholars through transformative grants. We also celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship in style with *Detroit Drip*, a high-energy grant competition that showcased and honored over 70 of Detroits most innovative fashion designers and retailers. BLD also spearheaded a series of activations throughout Detroit, promoting the importance of shopping local and supporting our vibrant Black business community. These initiatives are all part of our commitment to fueling creativity, innovation, and economic empowerment across Detroit.
Grants made by Black Leaders Detroit
Who funds Black Leaders Detroit
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Black Leaders Detroit
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Dwan Dandridge | Chief Executive Officer and Founder | | 2024-09-21 |
| Leslie D Dandridge | Chief Executive Officer | $120,792 | 2024-11-15 |
| Ken Elkins | Chief Operating Officer and Co - Founder | $0 | 2023-06-29 |
| Sharea Ayers | Director of Membership and Events | | 2024-09-21 |
| Kendrick Elkins | Past Chief Operating Officer | $102,500 | 2022-12-31 |
Financials for Black Leaders Detroit
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,083,363 | $1,339,620 | 55.5% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,083,363 | $1,339,620 | 55.5% |
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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementAfrican AmericansJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2050 15th St Ste 202
- Detroit, MI 48216
- Metro area
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- County
- Wayne County, MI
- Website URL
- blackleadersdetroit.org/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-2514445
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2019
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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