BLACKROOTS ALLIANCE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TANYA WATKINS

Phone

3122484297

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLACKROOTS ALLIANCE, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to be an organization & network committed to the safety and liberation of all Black people promoting Black leadership and Black-centered community transformation as we work to collectively to build social and economic power.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $393,873 Revenue: $363,073

Ujimaa Medics provided workshops to train community members in providing first aid and raising awareness to health issues facing communities of color.

Program 2

Expenses: $546,209 Revenue: $761,641

Conducting community outreach managing grassroots leadership development programs and partner capacity building

Program 3

Expenses: $206,453 Revenue: $1,276

BLM Chicago strategic planning for the next phase of their organization and supporting membership needs through mutual aid

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,341,802

Program Service Revenue $33,936

Investment Income $252

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,375,990

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $877,246

Fundraising Expenses $51,446

Program Expenses $1,264,799

Other Expenses $750,307

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,627,553

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,375,990	$1,052,699	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,627,553	$972,772	+0.7%
Net Income	$-251,563	$79,927	-4.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$99,042

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Tanya Watkins	Treasurer	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
L Anton Seals	President	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Richard Wallace	Secretary	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Katelyn Johnson	Executive Director	45.00	Key Emp	$99,042	$0	$99,042

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	$1,375,990	$1,627,553	$2,614,397	$-251,563
2022	$1,052,699	$972,772	$2,810,008	$79,927
2021	$1,844,936	$751,227	$2,728,460	$1,093,709
2020	$1,876,778	$698,096	$1,765,749	$1,178,682
2019	$645,011	$214,888	$431,867	$430,123