BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KARREN DUNKLEY

Phone

9173716194

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $451K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 8912% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $412K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER BLACK INDIVIDUALS AND PERSONS OF COLOR (POC) WITHIN THE CREATIVE REALM. THROUGH A ROBUST PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY, AND ACTIVISM, THE BBF AIMS TO ACTIVELY DISMANTLE THE STRUCTURES OF SYSTEMIC RACISM THAT HAVE LONG PERVADED OUR SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $58,588

THE FOUNDATION'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES HAS PROFOUNDLY IMPACTED OVER 1,200 STUDENTS ACROSS ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY. THE FOUNDATION IS CULTIVATING A NEW GENERATION OF...

THE FOUNDATION'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPEAKER SERIES HAS PROFOUNDLY IMPACTED OVER 1,200 STUDENTS ACROSS ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY. THE FOUNDATION IS CULTIVATING A NEW GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS BY EXPOSING THESE YOUNG MINDS TO REAL-WORLD BUSINESS LEADERS AND INNOVATIVE THINKING. THIS INITIATIVE ENHANCES THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPS THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND A MINDSET FOR SUCCESS, BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ECONOMIC DISPARITY AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY AND AMBITION.

Program 2

Expenses: $234,353

INVESTING IN CREATIVE FUTURES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS: THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A TESTAMENT TO ITS COMMITMENT TO NURTURING TALENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY TEN...

INVESTING IN CREATIVE FUTURES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS: THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A TESTAMENT TO ITS COMMITMENT TO NURTURING TALENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY TEN UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS IN ART, DESIGN, AND MEDIA. THIS INVESTMENT IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS ENSURES THAT FINANCIAL BARRIERS DO NOT HINDER THE DREAMS OF YOUNG INNOVATORS, PROMOTING ACCESS TO INDUSTRIES THAT SHAPE CULTURAL NARRATIVES AND DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.

Program 3

Expenses: $96,451

SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: THE BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH RENOWNED ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE DOOR AND THE...

SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: THE BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH RENOWNED ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE DOOR AND THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW. BY COLLABORATING WITH THESE ENTITIES, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING LEGAL AID, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND MENTORSHIP. THESE PARTNERSHIPS AMPLIFY THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, HELPING THEM TO OVERCOME SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $450,611

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $450,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $389,392

Other Expenses $367,112

TOTAL EXPENSES $412,112

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$450,611	$5,000	+89.1%
Expenses	$412,112	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$38,499	$5,000	+6.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CORTNI HAUGHTON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON BLACKWOOD	CHAIRMAN	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KARREN DUNKLEY	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TRISTAN DERIMA	TREASURER	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
2023	$450,611	$412,112	$43,499	$38,499