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EIN 87-1975655

California Black Power Network

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Long Beach
State
California
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R01: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Alliances and Advocacy
Description
California Black Power Network seeks to change the living conditions of Black Californians by dismantling systemic and anti-Black racism. It fulfills its mission by building and protecting Black political power through the development of robust policy campaigns and advocacy, civic engagement. The organization is the culmination of previous projects such as the California Black census and redistricting hub (Black hub, 2019-2021) and the African American civic engagement project (AACEP, 2016-2018).
Total revenues
$2,252,431
2023
Total expenses
$1,547,467
2023
Total assets
$4,373,937
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at California Black Power Network

The California Black Power Network (CBPN) is the culmination of previous California Calls Projects, The California Black Census and Redistricting HUB. CBPNs Current coalition includes nearly 40 Black led and Black serving community-based organization working together in unity and strategic collaboration and covers 13 counties across 6 regions of the State of California. CBPN engages all segments of the Black community in our work, especially focusing on those most marginalized and disproportionately impacted. CBPN hired a consulting firm to perform Strategic Communications services for the benefit of this community. CBPN and its Network Partners convened to discuss program goals, objectives, and outcomes.

Grants made by California Black Power Network

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Starting OverCivic Engagement$52,902
Black Women for WellnessCivic Engagement$48,291
Voice of the Youth (VOY)Civic Engagement$46,545
...and 21 more grants made totalling $680,749

Who funds California Black Power Network

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
James Irvine FoundationTo Support Low-Wage Workers$734,000
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
Chinese Progressive AssociationBlack Organizing Innovationsblack Organizing Innovations$100,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at California Black Power Network

NameTitleCompensation
Paul Khalid AlexanderPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President and Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer$0
James WoodsonExecutive Director$101,080
Amber TolbertDirector of Operations
Christina Griffin-JonesOrganizing and Training Manager
Kristin NimmersPolicy and Campaigns Manager

Financials for California Black Power Network

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,252,431
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$2,252,431

Form 990s for California Black Power Network

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2023-122024-10-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
Data update history
January 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,500 from Tides Center
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
February 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3553 Atlantic Ave B1240
Long Beach, CA 90807
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
blackpowernetwork.org/ 
Phone
(213) 886-9616
IRS details
EIN
87-1975655
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R01: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0285236
FTB Entity ID
4770997
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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