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In Black Ink

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-4012406

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 16, 2022

938 Selby AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55104

(612) 481-1552

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2021

Net Margin

52nd percentile

9.7%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$38,976

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

54th percentile

8.7%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

-1.5%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$222,711

Up $17,803 (+8.7%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$222,711

Up $17,803 (+8.7%) from 2020

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$182,768

Down $2,784 (-1.5%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$164,965

Up $94,223 (+133%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$17,803

Down $97,007 (-84%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $58,913Net Assets 2018: $58,9132018Assets 2019: $90,098Net Assets 2019: $90,0982019Assets 2020: $204,908Net Assets 2020: $204,9082020Assets 2021: $222,711Net Assets 2021: $222,7112021Assets 2022: $432,240Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $432,2402022Assets 2023: $515,547Liabilities 2023: $125Net Assets 2023: $515,4222023Assets 2024: $540,868Liabilities 2024: $957Net Assets 2024: $539,9112024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$222,711
Liabilities-
Net Assets$222,711

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2018: $69,595Expenses 2018: $21,938Net Income 2018: $47,6572018Revenue 2019: $107,729Expenses 2019: $76,544Net Income 2019: $31,1852019Revenue 2020: $185,552Expenses 2020: $70,742Net Income 2020: $114,8102020Revenue 2021: $182,768Expenses 2021: $164,965Net Income 2021: $17,8032021Revenue 2022: $342,691Expenses 2022: $133,162Net Income 2022: $209,5292022Revenue 2023: $319,183Expenses 2023: $231,193Net Income 2023: $87,9902023Revenue 2024: $212,986Expenses 2024: $188,497Net Income 2024: $24,4892024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$182,768
Expenses$164,965
Net Income$17,803
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 16, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$183,863
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

In Black Ink provides publishing arts services and opportunities to communities that have been economically distressed and disenfranchised historically and presently. IBI repairs economic and educational damages to populations caused by past and present prejudice and discrimination through cultural literacy programming.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Zoom Writer's Healing Event, Training Sessions (Editing Workshop/Mini Apprenticeship) with approximately 90+ participants.Sankofa Book Readings (Subtext Books, MN African American Heritage Museum & Gallery, Rondo Library in Saint Paul) with approximately 100 participants. Archive of Elder Collections. In progress - production of Root Wisdom book.$163,700$150,832
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rekhet Si-AsarExecutive DirectorPT$38,976-$38,976
Kwasi Nate RussellBoard ChairPT$0--
Akil FolukeTreasurerPT$0--
Tamehkha UsekhabMemberPT$0--
Sheryl HarrisSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
In Black Ink
EIN
82-4012406
Phone
6124811552
Address
938 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
Rekhet Si-Asar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6124811552
Signed
2022-05-16

Preparer

Firm
Beatrice David & Associates LLC
Address
PO Box 581068, Minneapolis, MN 55458
Preparer
Wendy B Hines
Phone
6123370178
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Interest Income 49.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Miscellaneous Income 198.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Office Supplies 2103.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Supplies 9714.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Marketing 1252.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Book Production Cost

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Phone & Internet 780.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Website 614.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Uncategorized Expense 3842.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Meals & Ent 5445.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

other Expenses 18870.

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

Equipment 6733. 6733.

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