Civic Intelligence

Kweli Journal Inc

EIN 27-0318769 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

Kweli's mission is to nurture emerging writers of color and create opportunities for their voices to be recognized and valued. By creating a community of black, indigenous and poc artists and programming based on artistic excellence and rigor, kweli empowers writers to share stories that engage and impact our communities. Our vision is for a world where the narratives being told reflect the truth of our histories and the possibilities for our future.

PO Box 693New York, NY 10021

www.kwelijournal.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

24th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$63,071

Down $33,929 (-35%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,281

Up $1,781 (+119%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$59,790

Down $35,710 (-37%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$197,974

Up $15,534 (+8.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$233,684

Down $127,808 (-35%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$35,710

Up $143,342 (+80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $6,725Net Assets 2010: $6,7252010Assets 2019: $67,448Liabilities 2019: $51,348Net Assets 2019: $16,1002019Assets 2021: $239,709Liabilities 2021: $1,750Net Assets 2021: $237,9592021Assets 2022: $348,802Liabilities 2022: $1,750Net Assets 2022: $347,0522022Assets 2023: $97,000Liabilities 2023: $1,500Net Assets 2023: $95,5002023Assets 2024: $63,071Liabilities 2024: $3,281Net Assets 2024: $59,7902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$63,071
Liabilities$3,281
Net Assets$59,790
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $25,572Expenses 2010: $26,391Net Income 2010: -$8192010Revenue 2019: $123,611Expenses 2019: $101,700Net Income 2019: $21,9112019Revenue 2021: $171,559Expenses 2021: $93,594Net Income 2021: $77,9652021Revenue 2022: $382,513Expenses 2022: $315,157Net Income 2022: $67,3562022Revenue 2023: $182,440Expenses 2023: $361,492Net Income 2023: -$179,0522023Revenue 2024: $197,974Expenses 2024: $233,684Net Income 2024: -$35,7102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$197,974
Expenses$233,684
Net Income-$35,710
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$63,071
Liabilities
$3,281
Net assets
$59,790
Revenue
$197,974
Expenses
$233,684
Net income
-$35,710
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.03$0.60$1.98$2.34$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.02$0.96$1.82$3.61$1.79
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.49$0.02$3.47$3.83$3.15$0.67
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.02$2.38$1.72$0.94$0.78
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.51$0.16$1.24$1.02$0.22
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.07$0.26$0.26$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$197,974
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Nurture artists and authors of color

Kweli's mission is to nurture emerging writers of color and create opportunities for their voices to be recognized and valued. By creating a community of black, indigenous and poc artists and programming based on artistic excellence and rigor, kweli empowers writers to share stories that engage and impact our communities. Our vision is for a world where the narratives being told reflect the truth of our histories and the possibilities for our future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$49,500$49,750▲ $250
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$46,282$13,228▼ $33,054
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,218$93▼ $1,125
Total Assets$97,000$63,071▼ $33,929
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,500$3,281▲ $1,781
Total Liabilities$1,500$3,281▲ $1,781
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$95,500$59,790▼ $35,710
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$95,500$59,790▼ $35,710
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$97,000$63,071▼ $33,929
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ozier MuhammadBoard Vice President
Chika UnigweDirector
Clem RichardsonDirector
Emily Mei LauDirector
Iwalani KimDirector
Moran ShekelDirector
Laura PegramExecutive Director
Neela VaswaniSecretary
Alison MeyersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$136,277
Program Service Revenue
$61,697
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$61,777
Change in Net Assets
$-35,710
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$205,280
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$28,404
Total Fundraising Expense$861
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$102,110$10,200-$112,310
Travel$33,807--$33,807
Other Salaries and Wages$18,748$6,249-$24,997
Office Expenses$9,883$722$361$10,966
Conferences and Meetings$9,318--$9,318
Occupancy$7,742--$7,742
Advertising$5,296$862-$6,158
Information Technology$3,030$356$178$3,564
Other Expenses$1,529$510$0$2,039
Payroll Taxes$1,434$478-$1,912
Insurance$791$918-$1,709
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Other Employee Benefits$1,121$374-$1,495
Total Functional Expenses$205,882$26,941$861$233,684
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Management reviews the form 990 prior to filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kweli Journal Inc
EIN
27-0318769
Phone
2124727444
Address
PO BOX 693, NEW YORK, NY 10021

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Pegram
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2124727444
Signed
2025-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Pegram
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Frederick Martens
Phone
2126972299
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Artistic fees: program service expenses 95,979. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 95,979. Photographer: program service expenses 2,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,000. Videographer: program service expenses 2,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,350. Graphic design: program service expenses 1,781. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,781. Administrative consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,200.”

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