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EIN 81-4569527

The Obsidian Collection Archives

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The Obsidian Collection Archives empowers Black narratives by preserving and sharing significant African American cultural images, enhancing media access, and fostering community engagement.
Total revenues
$332,265
2022
Total expenses
$423,564
2022
Total assets
$1,166,506
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at The Obsidian Collection Archives

Creation of The Obsidian Center website to guide and nuture African American journalists and The Obsidian Collection an archive of African American historical media images. Increased achival capacity and library of archived media igames from various sources. Engaged social media campaign to elevate reach of the collection to potential users. Rezoning and renovation of building to house the Obsidian Center.

Who funds The Obsidian Collection Archives

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Democracy FundGeneral Support$150,000
The Chicago Community TrustIn Support of General Operating To Obsidian Collection Archives To Retain, Preserve and Distribute Archival Content of the Black Press$85,000
Field Foundation of IllinoisProject - Funding for A Specific Project Or Program$25,000

Personnel at The Obsidian Collection Archives

NameTitleCompensation
Angela FordPresident$64,700

Financials for The Obsidian Collection Archives

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$331,969
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$12,468
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-12,172
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$332,265

Form 990s for The Obsidian Collection Archives

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-30990View PDF
2021-122022-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-07-31990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
November 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Field Foundation of Illinois
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Democracy Fund
September 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Libraries and archivesArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican AmericansHistory
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5417 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
theobsidiancollection.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
81-4569527
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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