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EIN 84-2514445

Black Leaders Detroit

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
Black Leaders Detroit's mission is to provide financial support for diverse social and community impact projects originated and led by Detroiters of African descent. They provide financial support for underfunded businesses in the Black community, distributing 29 grants totaling $193,182 and 32 loans totaling $501,450. Additionally, Black Leaders Detroit distributed $18,000 in gift certificates.
Total revenues
$1,339,620
2022
Total expenses
$809,254
2022
Total assets
$1,055,094
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Black Leaders Detroit

Program service includes providing financial support for underfunded businesses in the Black community. Black Leaders Detroit distributed 29 grants totaling $193,182 and 32 loans totaling $501,450. Black Leaders Detroit distributed $18,000 in gift certificates purchased from local retailers to community members. Funds were distributed to 54% of women entrepreneurs and supported 244 jobs. Black Leaders Detroit also successfully executed the Ride for Equity and Detroit Drip fundraisers.

Who funds Black Leaders Detroit

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
JP Morgan Chase FoundationIn Support of Underserved Small Business Expansion$150,000
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganEmployment Program/general Operations$141,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Provide General Operating Support To Help the Organization Advance Its Mission of Providing Financial Support for Diverse Social and Community Impact Projects Originated and Led By Detroiters of African Descent$125,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Black Leaders Detroit

NameTitleCompensation
Dwan DandridgeChief Executive Officer and Founder
Leslie DandridgeChief Executive Officer$115,000
Ken ElkinsChief Operating Officer and Co - Founder$0
Sharea AyersDirector of Membership and Events
Kendrick ElkinsPast Chief Operating Officer$102,500
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Black Leaders Detroit

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,339,620
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,339,620

Form 990s for Black Leaders Detroit

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $141,000 from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from JP Morgan Chase Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Civic / 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
8425 W Mcnichols Ste 202
Detroit, MI 48221
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
blackleadersdetroit.org/ 
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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