EIN 27-1172238

The Marcus Graham Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
State
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Marcus Graham Project is a network of diverse professionals dedicated to developing the next generation of thought leadership within advertising, media and marketing industries. The project comprises two large programs - The sound bite program, a national initiative that facilitates face-to-face networking opportunities through lunch and learn style forums, and The icr8 workshop, an annual sports marketing workshop offered at no cost to participants that provides exposure and networking opportunities with leaders in the industry. It is located in Dallas, TX.
Also known as...
Locomotive Group LLC
Total revenues
$1,443,251
2022
Total expenses
$1,544,295
2022
Total assets
$744,347
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at The Marcus Graham Project

The largest program is The icr8 summer & winter boot camp program. Its primary purpose is to provide diverse aspirants in The field of advertising and marketing with The exposure and experience necessary to solidify careers within The advertising, media and marketing industry.
The third largest program is The sound bite program which is a national mgp alumni initiative comprised of networking opportunities that were created to give program alumni a chance to connect face to face. They involve "lunch and learn" style forums and "small-group" gatherings where alumni and network members connect over relevant issues, to aid in The advancement of leadership potential and forging lasting relationships.
The second largest program is The icr8 workshop. This is an annual sports marketing workshop provided at no cost to participants. The program provides a diverse group of roughly 30 participants exposure and networking with leaders within The marketing, media and advertising industry.

Who funds The Marcus Graham Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Basketball Association FoundationIn Support of Programs Enhancing Economic Empowerment in Black Communities.$200,000
Phoenix Suns CharitiesGeneral Support$40,000
South Florida Sports FoundationSocial Justice Donation$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Marcus Graham Project

NameTitleCompensation
Lincoln StephensFounder$0
Larry YarrellCo - Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Clayton Pasley Jr.Program Director
Brandon L. WashingtonProgram Manager
Renetta McCannBoard Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Marcus Graham Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,443,251
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$1,443,251

Form 990s for The Marcus Graham Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-01-31990View PDF
2021-122023-03-29990View PDF
2020-122021-08-04990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122020-06-04990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from South Florida Sports Foundation
September 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from National Basketball Association Foundation
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
2509 Martin Luther King JR Blvd
Dallas, TX 75215
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
marcusgrahamproject.org/ 
Phone
(972) 897-9985
Twitter profile
@mgproject 
IRS details
EIN
27-1172238
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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