Civic Intelligence

Black Photographers Union

EIN 85-2350324 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Black Image Center (BIC) is a collective based non-profit 501c3 founded by a group of young black photographers in Los Angeles. We aim to cultivate imagination through photography and economically empower black storytellers and image makers. BIC lives online and offline. We encourage our young friends to pick up cameras and we get our grown friends jobs. we serve as a hub of resources and as a network of economic empowerment for the black creative community. We are all perpetually changing. water us and watch us bloom.

4960 W Washington Blvd 78879Los Angeles, CA 90016

www.blackimagecenter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

57th percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

89th percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$62,565

Down $7,874 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,042

Up $1,042 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$61,523

Down $8,916 (-13%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$199,371

Down $16,744 (-7.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$204,456

Up $513 (+0.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,085

Down $17,257 (-142%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $11,933Net Assets 2020: $11,9332020Assets 2021: $15,177Net Assets 2021: $15,1772021Assets 2022: $43,241Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $43,2412022Assets 2023: $70,439Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $70,4392023Assets 2024: $62,565Liabilities 2024: $1,042Net Assets 2024: $61,5232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$62,565
Liabilities$1,042
Net Assets$61,523

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $15,000Expenses 2020: $3,067Net Income 2020: $11,9332020Revenue 2021: $66,936Expenses 2021: $63,692Net Income 2021: $3,2442021Revenue 2022: $199,832Expenses 2022: $171,768Net Income 2022: $28,0642022Revenue 2023: $216,115Expenses 2023: $203,943Net Income 2023: $12,1722023Revenue 2024: $199,371Expenses 2024: $204,456Net Income 2024: -$5,0852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$199,371
Expenses$204,456
Net Income-$5,085

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$199,371
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Black Image Center is a collective based non profit 501c3 founded by a group of young Black Photographers in Los Angeles. We aim to cultivate imagination through photography and economically empower Black storytellers and image makers. BIC lives online and offline. We encourage our young friends to pick up cameras and we get our grown friends jobs. We serve as a hub of resources and as a network of economic empowerment for the Black creative community. We are all perpetually changing. Water us and watch us bloom.

Black Image Center BIC is a collective based non-profit 501c3 founded by a group of young black photographers in Los Angeles. We aim to cultivate imagination through photography and economically empower black storytellers and image makers. BIC lives online and offline. We encourage our young friends to pick up cameras and we get our grown friends jobs. we serve as a hub of resources and as a network of economic empowerment for the black creative community. We are all perpetually changing. water us and watch us bloom.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Black Image Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Black photographers and storytellers across Los Angeles. Founded to create space for the freedom, development, and growth of the Black imagination, our work in 2024 originated at our brick and mortar space and expanded to our programming partners across the city of LAreaching into every corner of the city through accessible, affordable photography programming. From artist residencies and workshops to photo walks, film festivals, and co-working hours, our programs engage over 800 participants annually with an online community of over 15,000. In 2024, we distributed over 300 of free film, preserved family histories for Black families through the Black Family Archive, and supported over 40 workshops and initiatives that prioritized community, access, and legacy-building. With the support of our partners and community, we've grown into a dynamic network of creatives reclaiming storytelling, preserving history, and establishing real pathways into the creative industry.-$142,665
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maya June MansourExecutive DirectorFT$35,950-$35,950
Samone KidaneDirectorPT$23,093-$23,093
Kalena YiauekiPresidentPT$13,950-$13,950
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Image Center
EIN
85-2350324
Phone
3232070231
Address
4960 W Washington Blvd 78879, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Signing Officer

Name
Maya June Mansour
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Shining Star Consulting LLC
Address
1831 Solano Ave Unit 8058, Berkeley, CA 94707
Preparer
Suzanne Pon
Phone
5109996712
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Miscellaneous Income $3005

Other Expenses.1002

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Other Expenses.1003

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Other Expenses.1005

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Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $9854

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $655

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $507

Other Assets.1009

Notes and Loans Receivable - Beginning $3662 Notes and Loans Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $26250

Other Assets.1

Uncategorized Asset - Beginning $0 Uncategorized Asset - Ending $13

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1042

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