THE BLACK SCHOOL INC

EIN: 853933537 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Total Revenue
$1,025,615
Total Expenses
$666,495
Total Assets
$3,142,850
Net Assets
$2,177,621
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
SHANI PETERS
Phone
9177212002
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE BLACK SCHOOL INC, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $359K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

THE BLACK SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO USE ART AND ACTIVISM TO TRANSFORM SOCIAL REALITIES THROUGH BLACK LOVE, HEALING AND SELF-DETERMINATION. THE BLACK SCHOOL IS AN EXPERIMENTAL ART SCHOOL TEACHING BIPOC AND ALLY STUDENTS TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART & DESIGN EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING BASED IN AFRICAN DIASPORIC HISTORIES, PRIORTIZING LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $971,673
Program Service Revenue $900
Investment Income $53,042
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,025,615

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $400,718
Fundraising Expenses $30,269
Program Expenses $546,368
Other Expenses $265,777
TOTAL EXPENSES $666,495

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,025,615 $737,306 +0.4%
Expenses $666,495 $826,226 -0.2%
Net Income $359,120 $-88,920 -5.0%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
8
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
4
$82,086
Total Directors
7
$82,086
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHANI PETERS SECRETARY/CO 40.00
Officer Director
$82,086 $0 $82,086
MALIK BARTHOLOMEW BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEJHA CARRINGTON VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN DASTE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSYCA DUDLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMECA REALI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AYESHA WILLIAMS PRESIDENT 2.00
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
2025 $1,025,615 $666,495 $3,142,850 $359,120
2024 $737,306 $826,226 $1,823,128 $-88,920
2023 $339,733 $630,058 $1,907,421 $-290,325
2022 $2,014,601 $373,598 $2,196,434 $1,641,003
2022 $814,601 $378,842 $2,196,434 $435,759
2021 $569,284 $199,398 $476,736 $369,886
2020 $186,858 No data $186,858 No data
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