IGNITE ALABAMA

EIN: 842372949 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$700,705
Total Expenses
$644,589
Total Assets
$53,710
Net Assets
$33,734
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
TORIN D BRAZZLE
Phone
3344628492
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IGNITE ALABAMA, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $701K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $645K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN RURAL AND DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE, PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT THAT ENABLE NONPROFITS AND ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS (ESOS) TO STABILIZE, SUSTAIN, AND SCALE-FOSTERING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND RESILIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $642,489 Revenue: $17,500

IGNITE! ASSESSES NEEDS, DEVELOPS "INDIVIDUALIZED BUSINESS ACTION PLANS AND DIRECTS MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND/OR NONPROFIT LEADERS TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTNER AGENCY BEST...

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IGNITE! ASSESSES NEEDS, DEVELOPS "INDIVIDUALIZED BUSINESS ACTION PLANS AND DIRECTS MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND/OR NONPROFIT LEADERS TO THE APPROPRIATE PARTNER AGENCY BEST EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELEVANT TO THEIR CURRENT NEED. IGNITE! ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH THE DOING BUSINESS IN ALABAMA PROGRAM (DBIA). DBIA IS A FIVE (5) YEAR PROJECT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP, AND SUPPORT TO 150 MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND/OR NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED DBIA PROGRAMS SUCH AS ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP, THE C-SUITE PROJECT AND JUNETEENTH LEADERSHIP.DBIA WAS CREATED WITH THE FULL FOCUS OF CREATING PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL POSITION OF YOUR BUSINESS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER MANY RESOURCES THAT COVER TOPICS SUCH AS: BUSINESS FORMATION/STRUCTUREBUSINESS SCALINGFINANCIAL REPORTINGBUSINESS AND PERSONAL CREDITACCESS TO CAPITALLEGALSOCIAL MEDIAGOVERNMENT/CORPORATE CONTRACTSHOW TO PITCH?MARKETING/BRANDING/PUBLIC RELATIONS

Program 2
Expenses: $2,100 Revenue: $4,642

IGNITE! HOSTS AN ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT, IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA TO FURTHER ITS MISSION TO ENSURE MINORITIES STAY INFORMED AND HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING TO COMPETITIVELY COMPETE, SUCCEED, AND...

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IGNITE! HOSTS AN ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT, IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA TO FURTHER ITS MISSION TO ENSURE MINORITIES STAY INFORMED AND HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING TO COMPETITIVELY COMPETE, SUCCEED, AND EXCEL. THE EVENT IS ALSO STREAMED ON FACEBOOK TO ALLOW FOR MORE WIDESPREAD ACCESS. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS CENTERED AROUND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES FOR THE FUTURE. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT INCLUDE DEMYSTIFYING THE NOTIONS OF "GETTING RICH QUICK", LEARNING FINANCIAL ASTUTENESS AND METHODS OF PERSISTENCE IN BUSINESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $678,563
Program Service Revenue $22,142
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $700,705

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000
Salaries & Benefits $179,891
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $644,589
Other Expenses $444,698
TOTAL EXPENSES $644,589

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $700,705 $545,565 +0.3%
Expenses $644,589 $549,182 +0.2%
Net Income $56,116 $-3,617 -16.5%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
11
Volunteers
18

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
$35,745
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR KIM CARTER EVANS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC MCCOY VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISHAWN M JACKSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HANANIA COHEN MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LASHELLE KERR MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENSEY KING MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVA T ROBERTSON MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY SPARKS MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRYSTAL B WHITE MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEY YEILDING MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANN GIVENS MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HASLETT MEMBER AT LARGE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORIN DARLING BRAZZLE FOUNDER, CEO AND PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer
$35,745 $0 $35,745
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 $700,705 $644,589 $53,710 $56,116
2023 $545,565 $549,182 $1,200 $-3,617
2022 $497,315 $480,981 $44,797 $16,334
2022 $95,845 $138,007 $2,635 $-42,162
2021 $381,091 $360,647 $28,463 $20,444
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