BLACK LEADERS DETROIT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLACK LEADERS DETROIT, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $794K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

To provide financial support for diverse social and community impact projects originated and led by Detroiters of African descent.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $922,028 Revenue: $2,083,363

Black Leaders Detroit (BLD)issued over $950,000 no-interest loans and $322,000 in grants, BLD helped provide a significant financial boost to Black owned businesses and nonprofits, which often...

Black Leaders Detroit (BLD)issued over $950,000 no-interest loans and $322,000 in grants, BLD helped provide a significant financial boost to Black owned businesses and nonprofits, which often struggle to access adequate funding. BLD proudly welcomed college interns to assist in the dynamic planning and development of our *Rising Black Leaders* programan entrepreneurial initiative designed to empower and invest in high school school scholars through transformative grants. We also celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship in style with *Detroit Drip*, a high-energy grant competition that showcased and honored over 70 of Detroits most innovative fashion designers and retailers. BLD also spearheaded a series of activations throughout Detroit, promoting the importance of shopping local and supporting our vibrant Black business community. These initiatives are all part of our commitment to fueling creativity, innovation, and economic empowerment across Detroit.

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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 $2,083,363

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,083,363

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $322,637

Salaries & Benefits $518,049

Fundraising Expenses $203,259

Program Expenses $922,028

Other Expenses $448,821

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,289,507

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,083,363	$1,339,620	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,289,507	$809,254	+0.6%
Net Income	$793,856	$530,366	+0.5%

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

$120,792

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LESLIE D DANDRIDGE	CEO	40.00	Key Emp	$120,792	$0	$120,792
DOMINIQUE CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
QUAN NELOMS	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM UHURU	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUANTE ANDERSON	TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON GASTON	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$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	$2,083,363	$1,289,507	$1,819,654	$793,856
2023	$2,083,363	$1,292,932	$1,819,655	$790,431
2022	$1,339,620	$809,254	$1,055,094	$530,366
2021	$814,177	$531,779	$371,602	$282,398
2020	$335,601	$255,855	$84,975	$79,746