THE BLACK SWAN ACADEMY INC

EIN: 464244374 501(c)(3) Youth Development

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,267,724
Total Expenses
$1,475,781
Total Assets
$1,394,261
Net Assets
$1,394,261
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SAMANTHA P DAVIS
Phone
2027546907
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

THE BLACK SWAN ACADEMY INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EMPOWER BLACK YOUTH IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH CIVICLEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,368
Program Service Revenue $1,227,406
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $7,950
TOTAL REVENUE $1,267,724

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $239,819
Salaries & Benefits $927,738
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,042,899
Other Expenses $308,224
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,475,781

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,267,724 $1,613,390 -0.2%
Expenses $1,475,781 $1,249,606 +0.2%
Net Income $-208,057 $363,784 -1.6%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
22
Volunteers
15

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
4
$100,000
Total Directors
10
$100,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAMANTHA P DAVIS FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$100,000 $0 $100,000
JESSICA FULTON CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANON BELL VICE CHAIR/FOUNDING BOARD 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILE WASHINGTON TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN SEAY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISHA RHODES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMORETTA MORRIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY BANKER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN STITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FONDA SUTTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER 5.00
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 $1,267,724 $1,475,781 $1,394,261 $-208,057
2023 $1,613,390 $1,249,606 $1,604,369 $363,784
2022 $1,400,071 $1,304,290 $1,238,772 $95,781
2021 $1,196,985 $621,408 $1,106,979 $575,577
2020 $665,368 $377,183 $536,619 $288,185
2019 $358,975 $273,992 $222,410 $84,983
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