BROWN AND BLACK FORUMS OF AMERICA

EIN: 814720983 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Des Moines, IA

Total Revenue
$22,959
Total Expenses
$33,556
Total Assets
$1,252
Net Assets
$1,252
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
Wayne Ford
Phone
5157203495
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

BROWN AND BLACK FORUMS OF AMERICA, founded in 2019, is a micro nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $23K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $34K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

The Brown and Black Forums of America is organized exclusively for charitable, educational purposes in order to device plans and strategies with respect to nonpartisan voter education including education-social activities concerning issues of particular importance to minority voters on city, state, and national levels.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $22,959
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $22,959

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $33,556
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $33,556
Other Expenses $0
TOTAL EXPENSES $33,556

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $22,959 $216,250 -0.9%
Expenses $33,556 $204,402 -0.8%
Net Income $-10,597 $11,848 -1.9%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
4

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
0
$0
Total Directors
2
$19,230
Key Employees
2
$10,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Wayne Ford Co-Director 40
Director
$9,615 $0 $9,615
Mary E Campos Co-Chair 40.00
Director
$9,615 $0 $9,615
Patricia Johnson Administrative Assisstant 2
Key Emp
$5,000 $0 $5,000
Araceli Goode Administrative Assistant 2
Key Emp
$5,000 $0 $5,000
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
2021 $22,959 $33,556 $1,252 $-10,597
2020 $216,250 $204,402 $20,737 $11,848
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