Community Building Initiative

EIN: 202892726 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$1,032,499
Total Expenses
$873,075
Total Assets
$643,969
Net Assets
$559,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Janeen Bryant
Phone
7049439763
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Community Building Initiative, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $159K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Community Building Initiative (CBI) is to give people and organizations the knowledge, skills and courage to fight bias, remove barriers to opportunity and build a more equitable and just Charlotte-Mecklenburg. CBI envisions a connected community where everyone:Wakes up to discrimination and injustice;Interrupts inequitable systems and structures; andSteps up to champion equal rights, access and opportunity.CBI provides innovative programs that develop leaders, advance equity and connect the community, working for change at individual, organizational and community levels. CBIs work is grounded in the belief that aspects of difference (including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status) impact not only individual residents but also the policies, programs and practices of organizations and institutions in this increasingly diverse community. Constituencies and staff build capacity to share diverse ideas, and organizations become more adept and eff

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $450,313
Program Service Revenue $580,216
Investment Income $1,970
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,032,499

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $443,258
Fundraising Expenses $87,184
Program Expenses $633,832
Other Expenses $429,817
TOTAL EXPENSES $873,075

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,032,499 $635,573 +0.6%
Expenses $873,075 $800,135 +0.1%
Net Income $159,424 $-164,562 -2.0%
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
4
Volunteers
40

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
$176,177
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Janeen Bryant Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$150,000 $26,177 $176,177
Steven Johnson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Witnie Martinez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carola Crdenas Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Feaster Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Graces Roselli Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liana Prinsloo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Griffin Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Turner Diaz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lacey Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Troy Leo Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick McDermott Past Chair 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Armstrong Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keva Womble Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Osei Sencherey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha Yesowitch Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudette Grose Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eugene Young Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derrick Ramos Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Perry Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joshua Lanning Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeep Bryant Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana McAfee Director 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,032,499 $873,075 $643,969 $159,424
2023 $635,573 $800,135 $472,476 $-164,562
2022 $884,268 $731,242 $607,942 $153,026
2021 $736,031 $657,369 $566,864 $78,662
2020 $598,951 $734,456 $458,088 $-135,505
2019 $711,011 $645,625 $489,354 $65,386
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