BLACK LIBERATION FUND (EIN 851622249) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LATISHA VINCENT-WATERS

Phone

8033872552

Tax Period

2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

BLACK LIBERATION FUND, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $204K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $287K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 41% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BLACK LIBERATION FUND WORKS TO ALLEVIATE OBSTACLES AND HARDSHIPS THAT THE STIGMA OF INCARCERATION BRINGS TO BLACK FAMILIES AND INCARCERATED PERSONS THROUGH AN ABOLITIONIST FRAMEWORK OFFERING DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES.

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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 $152,069

Program Service Revenue $51,000

Investment Income $204

Other Revenue $360

TOTAL REVENUE $203,633

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,575

Salaries & Benefits $156,418

Fundraising Expenses $45,726

Program Expenses $146,079

Other Expenses $128,214

TOTAL EXPENSES $287,207

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$203,633	$287,066	-0.3%
Expenses	$287,207	$374,761	-0.2%
Net Income	$-83,574	$-87,695	0.0%

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

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

$120,000

Total Directors

$120,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LATISHA VINCENT-WATERS	PRESIDENT	85	Officer Director	$120,000	$0	$120,000
DAKARI WATERS	CHAIR	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELLE LERKING	BOARD MEMBER	5	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	$203,633	$287,207	$103,359	$-83,574
2023	$287,066	$374,761	$186,933	$-87,695
2022	$508,148	$303,244	$274,628	$204,904
2021	$1,150,157	$1,101,667	$71,314	$48,490

BLACK LIBERATION FUND