THE CENTER FOR BLACK BROWN AND QUEER STUDIES INC

EIN: 842139209 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$435,442
Total Expenses
$425,197
Total Assets
$153,065
Net Assets
$146,314
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
AHMED RAGAB
Phone
6178383063
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CENTER FOR BLACK BROWN AND QUEER STUDIES INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $435K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR BLACK, BROWN, AND QUEER STUDIES CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ISSUES RELATED TO RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, AND COLONIALISM. IT PROVIDES MENTORSHIPS TO STUDENTS, ACTIVISTS, AND ARTISTS, AMOUNG OTHERS ENGAGED WITH THESE ISSUES, AND ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $328,298

1. RECRUITED 20 ACADEMIC FELLOWS THROUGH A NATIONAL COMPETITION THAT RECEIVED 250 APPLICATIONS.2. PRODUCED OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OCR) FOR K-12 STUDENTS OF COLOR THROUGH A SUMMER FELLOWSHIP...

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1. RECRUITED 20 ACADEMIC FELLOWS THROUGH A NATIONAL COMPETITION THAT RECEIVED 250 APPLICATIONS.2. PRODUCED OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OCR) FOR K-12 STUDENTS OF COLOR THROUGH A SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OF 5 FELLOWS.3. HELD THE ANNUAL PEDAGOGY LAB CONFERENCE, "UNRULY BODIES" THAT WAS FREE, VIRTUAL AND OPEN TO EVERYONE.4. CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON CARLISLE BOARDING SCHOOL

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $435,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $442
TOTAL REVENUE $435,442

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $268,113
Fundraising Expenses $11,157
Program Expenses $328,298
Other Expenses $157,084
TOTAL EXPENSES $425,197

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $435,442 $451,103 0.0%
Expenses $425,197 $541,416 -0.2%
Net Income $10,245 $-90,313 -1.1%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
5
Volunteers
3

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AHMED RAGAB DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI NELSON DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRNA SHELDON TIL DEC 12 2023 PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer 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 $435,442 $425,197 $153,065 $10,245
2022 $451,103 $541,416 $143,228 $-90,313
2021 $703,024 $670,031 $232,247 $32,993
2020 $316,603 $123,231 $250,264 $193,372
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