Civic Intelligence

Black Men Speak

EIN 46-1277206 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA

Profile

Our mission is to inform, educate, and enlighten the mental health community and the general public about issues concerning African American males and Men of Color suffering from mental health and substance abuse challenges by means of storytelling. By sharing their lived experiences, members of Black Men Speaks and Men of Color promote self and communal wellness, recovery, and freedom.

80 Swan Way Suite 102Oakland, CA 94621

www.blackmenspeak.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

50th percentile

-1.7%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-75%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$64,975

Down $1,148 (-1.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$48,620

Up $45,392 (+1406%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$16,355

Down $46,540 (-74%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$78,361

Down $239,827 (-75%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$126,862

Down $145,363 (-53%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$48,501

Down $94,464 (-206%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $16,977Liabilities 2022: $45Net Assets 2022: $16,9322022Assets 2023: $66,123Liabilities 2023: $3,228Net Assets 2023: $62,8952023Assets 2024: $64,975Liabilities 2024: $48,620Net Assets 2024: $16,3552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$64,975
Liabilities$48,620
Net Assets$16,355

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $136,683Expenses 2022: $129,518Net Income 2022: $7,1652022Revenue 2023: $318,188Expenses 2023: $272,225Net Income 2023: $45,9632023Revenue 2024: $78,361Expenses 2024: $126,862Net Income 2024: -$48,5012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$78,361
Expenses$126,862
Net Income-$48,501

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$78,361
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to inform, educate, and enlighten the mental health community and the general public about issues concerning African American males and Men of Color suffering from mental health and substance abuse challenges by means of storytelling. By sharing their lived experiences, members of Black Men Speaks and Men of Color promote self and communal wellness, recovery, and freedom.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Black Men Speak, contracts with contractors to provide presentation and public speaking/coaching to members/ people of color living with mental health issues.-$34,791
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Stephanie EdwardsChairman-$0--
Zakiya JohnsonVice President-$0--
Brandy WrightTreasurer-$0--
Shuana JohnsonSecretary-$0--
Anthony Jenkins SrBoard Member-$0--
Dorsey NunnBoard Member-$0--
Willie LockettBoard Member-$0--
Windell JamesBoard Member-$0--
Earnest HardmonBoard Member-$0--
Damon JohnsonExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Men Speak
EIN
46-1277206
Phone
5109695086
Address
80 Swan Way Suite 102, OAKLAND, CA 94621

Signing Officer

Name
Jackie Johnson
Title
Custodian
Signed
2025-07-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harshwal & Company Llp
Address
11405 W BERNARDO CT STE A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Preparer
Sanwar Harshwal CPA
Phone
8589390017
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4841

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1480

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1475

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2867

Other Expenses.1008

Interest $2803

Other Expenses.1010

Amortization $8791

Other Expenses.1

Program Supplies & Materials $8078

Other Expenses.2

Participant Support/Stipends $1165

Other Expenses.3

outreach Support $415

Other Assets.1012

Intangible Assets - Beginning $0 Intangible Assets - Ending $44640

Other Assets.1

Security Deposit - Beginning $0 Security Deposit - Ending $1804

Other Assets.2

Round Off - Beginning $2 Round Off - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3228 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3726

Total Liabilities.1

lease liability - Beginning $0 lease liability - Ending $44894

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