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Black Tech Link

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-1798393

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jun 06, 2024

742 W 142nd StGardena, CA 90247

(951) 223-1030

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

58th percentile

7.6%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

556%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

58%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$14,245

Up $12,072 (+556%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$14,245

Up $12,072 (+556%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$148,006

Up $54,581 (+58%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$136,713

Up $40,027 (+41%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$11,293

Up $14,554 (+446%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2021: $5,434Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,4342021Assets 2022: $2,173Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,1732022Assets 2023: $14,245Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $14,2452023Assets 2024: $8,081Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $8,0812024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$14,245
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$14,245

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $57,363Expenses 2021: $51,929Net Income 2021: $5,4342021Revenue 2022: $93,425Expenses 2022: $96,686Net Income 2022: -$3,2612022Revenue 2023: $148,006Expenses 2023: $136,713Net Income 2023: $11,2932023Revenue 2024: $190,264Expenses 2024: $196,428Net Income 2024: -$6,1642024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$148,006
Expenses$136,713
Net Income$11,293
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jun 6, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$148,006
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To focus on the economic development of black communities by providing workforce solutions, technical training, and networking solutions.

Black tech link mission is to focus on the economic development of black communities by providing workforce solutions, technical training, and network solutions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$2,173$14,245▲ $12,072
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,673$7,348▲ $5,675
Receivables From Officers Etc-$6,397-
Accounts Receivable$500$500→ $0
Total Assets$2,173$14,245▲ $12,072
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,173$14,245▲ $12,072
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,173$14,245▲ $12,072
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth M CottonCEO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$148,006
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$148,006
Change in Net Assets
$11,293
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$136,713
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$82,628--$82,628
Fees for Services Legal-$18,127-$20,110
Travel-$18,434-$18,434
Office Expenses-$5,777-$7,187
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,645-$4,645
Advertising$1,372$1,383-$2,755
Insurance-$954-$954
Total Functional Expenses$84,000$49,320$0$136,713
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$6,397-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Tech Link
EIN
85-1798393
Phone
9512231030
Address
742 W 142ND ST, Gardena, CA 90247
Doing Business As
Black Tech Link

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Cotton
Title
CEO
Phone
9512231030
Signed
2024-06-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
1301 MAIN ST STE 103D, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Preparer
Patricia Hoggard
Phone
8004725625
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990

990 - form 990 black tech link is a ca based 501 (c) 3 non profit

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