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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
2023-12-01
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
$128,849
2023
Total expenses
$158,585
2023
Total assets
$1,133,020
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Obsidian Collection Archives

Creation/Renovation 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
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
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$15,000

Personnel at The Obsidian Collection Archives

NameTitleCompensation
Angela FordFounder and Executive Director$64,700
Steven BallardDirector of Operations
Amy CaggianoDirector of Social Media
Sam ThousandCreative Director
Antwoyne GrayDirector of A.i.

Financials for The Obsidian Collection Archives

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$128,699
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$150
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$128,849

Form 990s for The Obsidian Collection Archives

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-29990View PDF
2022-122023-07-30990View PDF
2021-122022-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-07-31990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
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
Nonprofit Types
Libraries and archivesArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican AmericansHistory
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity 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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