EIN 87-1734939

Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Z99: Unknown
Description
The George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund received $500,000 from the City of Minneapolis to make grants primarily to businesses, community organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations near where Mr Floyd was murdered. The Fund was fully financed at the end of 2022, so the grant writing process did not commence until 2022 and occurred in 2023.
Also known as...
George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund
Total revenues
$31
2023
Total expenses
$454,983
2023
Total assets
$40,295
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

The Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund, previously known as The George Floyd Community Benevolence Fund, was founded by a one-time payment of $500,000 that was paid by the City of Minneapolis as part of the $27 Million Dollar payment for the death of George Floyd. The purpose of the Fund was to give effect to the settlement, which included a desired goal of benefitting businesses that served the community where George Floyd was murdered, many of which were severely impacted in the wake of COVID 19 and George's murder. The Foundation issued $449,801.63 in grants in 2023, which included making grants to 16 different entities. Those grants were made to a variety of entities, included assistance with mental health counseling at a local Boys & Girls Club, a social-justice minded photography gallery in George Floyd Square, and a local car detailing business.

Grants made by Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Propel NonprofitsGrants To Businesses, Organizations, Or 501(c)(3)'s Near Where Mr. Floyd Was Murdered.$50,000
Listen Media Community FundGrants To Businesses, Organizations, Or 501(c)(3)'s Near Where Mr. Floyd Was Murdered.$40,000
Pillsbury United CommunitiesGrants To Businesses, Organizations, Or 501(c)(3)'s Near Where Mr. Floyd Was Murdered.$31,000
...and 2 more grants made

Personnel at Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffrey StormsPresident$0
Terrence FloydVice President$0
Uzoma ObasiTreasurer$0
Jennifer McGuffinSecretary$0

Financials for Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$31
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$31

Form 990s for Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-05-22990View PDF
Data update history
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
ReligiousProvides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
222 S Ninth St 470
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Phone
(612) 455-7055
IRS details
EIN
87-1734939
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Z99: Z99
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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