BLACK ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 133123753 501(c)(3) Human Services

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$735,160
Total Expenses
$827,131
Total Assets
$434,120
Net Assets
$384,120
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
KHADIJAH SHARIF-DRINKARD
Phone
8189862665
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLACK ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $735K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $827K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BLACK ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (BESLA) WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO ATTORNEYS AND LAW STUDENTS SPECIALIZING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS INDUSTRIES. BESLA MEMBERS ARE ATTORNEYS FROM LEADING LAW FIRMS, IN-HOUSE COUNSEL FROM MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT, NEW MEDIA, AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS, SOLO PRACTITIONERS, LAW SCHOOL PROFESSORS, BUSINESS EXECUTIVES IN THE MUSIC, SPORTS, CABLE AND BROADCAST TELEVISION, FILM, VIDEO GAME, TOURING, MARKETING AND BRANDING, AND PUBLISHING INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING FINANCIERS, AGENTS, AND MANAGERS. MEMBERSHIP IS ALSO EXTENDED TO LAW STUDENTS, AND PART OF OUR PROGRAMMING IS SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO THEIR TRAINING AND GROWTH THROUGH SEMINARS, MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A NETWORK OF 2,000 SUPPORTERS THROUGHOUT THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, EUROPE AND THE CARIBBEAN.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $505,113
Program Service Revenue $224,914
Investment Income $5,133
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $735,160

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $55,407
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $752,561
Other Expenses $771,724
TOTAL EXPENSES $827,131

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $735,160 $729,844 +0.0%
Expenses $827,131 $519,794 +0.6%
Net Income $-91,971 $210,050 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LERON E ROGERS CHAIRMAN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIQUITA WOOLFOLK BANKS PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA Y BALL VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VANYA G ALLEN TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE C WILLIAMS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AZIZ A BOWSER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY BRACKETT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN K BROUGHTON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY R CREDLE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGA DYER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NYASHA S FOY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE C HINKLE II BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON HOBBS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRICK J HOOKER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKGEEM MAYS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARENCE A NESBITT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ENDI PIPER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LITA T ROSARIO BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KHADIJAH SHARIF-DRINKARD BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRELL THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH K WEST BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $735,160 $827,131 $434,120 $-91,971
2022 $729,844 $519,794 $517,980 $210,050
2021 $486,720 $470,643 $282,305 $16,077
2020 $182,483 $98,568 $264,408 $83,915
2020 $182,483 $98,568 $264,408 $83,915
2019 $382,252 $414,626 $173,287 $-32,374
2018 $364,743 $351,481 $195,060 $13,262
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