Civic Intelligence

Blackroots Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-3487898

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 25, 2021

Organization Profileblackrootsalliance.org
5061 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60615

(312) 248-4297

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

93rd percentile

63%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$80,000

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

98th percentile

309%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

191%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,765,749

Up $1,333,882 (+309%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,628,717

Up $1,198,594 (+279%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$137,032

Up $135,288 (+7757%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,876,778

Up $1,231,767 (+191%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$698,096

Up $483,208 (+225%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$1,178,682

Up $748,559 (+174%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $431,867Liabilities 2019: $1,744Net Assets 2019: $430,1232019Assets 2020: $1,765,749Liabilities 2020: $137,032Net Assets 2020: $1,628,7172020Assets 2021: $2,728,460Liabilities 2021: $6,034Net Assets 2021: $2,722,4262021Assets 2022: $2,810,008Liabilities 2022: $7,655Net Assets 2022: $2,802,3532022Assets 2023: $2,614,397Liabilities 2023: $63,607Net Assets 2023: $2,550,7902023Assets 2024: $1,915,505Liabilities 2024: $10,816Net Assets 2024: $1,904,6892024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,765,749
Liabilities$137,032
Net Assets$1,628,717
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $645,011Expenses 2019: $214,888Net Income 2019: $430,1232019Revenue 2020: $1,876,778Expenses 2020: $698,096Net Income 2020: $1,178,6822020Revenue 2021: $1,844,936Expenses 2021: $751,227Net Income 2021: $1,093,7092021Revenue 2022: $1,052,699Expenses 2022: $972,772Net Income 2022: $79,9272022Revenue 2023: $1,375,990Expenses 2023: $1,627,553Net Income 2023: -$251,5632023Revenue 2024: $1,348,286Expenses 2024: $1,994,387Net Income 2024: -$646,1012024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,876,778
Expenses$698,096
Net Income$1,178,682
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 25, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,876,778
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to be an organizaton/network committed to the safety and liberation of all Black people, promoting Black leadership and Black-centered community transformation as we work collectively to build social and economic power.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$181,867$1,615,095▲ $1,433,228
Accounts Receivable$250,000$135,777▼ $114,223
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$11,945-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,932-
Total Assets$431,867$1,765,749▲ $1,333,882
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,744$137,032▲ $135,288
Total Liabilities$1,744$137,032▲ $135,288
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$366,991$1,252,944▲ $885,953
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$63,132$375,773▲ $312,641
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$430,123$1,628,717▲ $1,198,594
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$431,867$1,765,749▲ $1,333,882

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,945$1,552$13,497
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Katelyn JohnsonExecutive Director$80,000$80,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
L Anton Sears JrPresident
Richard WallaceDirector
Tanya WatkinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,741,619
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5
Other Revenue
$135,154
All Other Contributions
$1,741,619
Change in Net Assets
$1,178,682

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,876,778
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,876,778
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,876,778
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$388,393
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$188,853
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$120,850
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$135,109--$135,109
Grants to Domestic Orgs$120,850--$120,850
Comp Disqual Persons$40,000$40,000-$80,000
Other Salaries and Wages$55,067$24,779-$79,846
Fees for Services Other$60,010$5,181-$65,191
All Other Expenses$50,947$840-$51,787
Fees for Services Accounting$10,925$13,475-$24,400
Other Expenses$23,829$1,310-$23,829
Information Technology$8,792$8,733-$17,525
Other Employee Benefits$10,718$4,760-$15,478
Payroll Taxes$8,363$5,166-$13,529
Office Expenses$9,141$3,007-$12,148
Travel$5,740$1,063-$6,803
Advertising$5,248$95-$5,343
Conferences and Meetings$2,574$45-$2,619
Fees for Services Legal$500$2,000-$2,500
Insurance-$2,450-$2,450
Depreciation Depletion$1,518$34-$1,552
Total Functional Expenses$585,043$113,053$0$698,096

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$698,096
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$698,096
Total Expenses per Form 990$698,096
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Equity & TransformationChicago, IL--$70,000
Grow Greater EnglewoodChicago, IL--$35,000
Action Now InstituteChicago, IL--$15,000
Grassroots CollaborativeChicago, IL--$500
Interaction InitiativeChicago, IL--$350
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Board will review the 990 and audit report before final submission.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members sign an annual conflict of interest policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Board surveyed similar compensation and voted on the annual compensation.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Availabel upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blackroots Alliance
EIN
82-3487898
Address
5061 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Signing Officer

Name
Tanya Watkins
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3122484297
Signed
2021-05-25
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Velma Butler and Company Ltd
Address
6 E Monroe Street Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60603
Preparer
Velma Butler
Phone
3124191547
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,765,749
Liabilities
$137,032
Net assets
$1,628,717
Revenue
$1,876,778
Expenses
$698,096
Net income
$1,178,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.01$1.90$1.35$1.99$0.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.06$2.55$1.38$1.63$0.25
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.01$2.80$1.05$0.97$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.01$2.72$1.84$0.75$1.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.14$1.63$1.88$0.70$1.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.65$0.21$0.43