Civic Intelligence

The Black School Inc

EIN 85-3933537 • 501(c)3 • New Orleans, LA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The black school's mission is to promote and extend the legacy of art in black radical histories by providing innovative education alternatives centered on black love. Through young art workshops, community-wide events/programmingm and our student-staff art and design studio, we use art to transform social realities while celebrating black people's history and the beauty and ingenuity of our ever evolving culture.

1515 N Prieur StreetNew Orleans, LA 70116

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

4th percentile

-85%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M 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

12th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,142,850

Up $1,319,722 (+72%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$965,229

Up $960,602 (+20761%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,177,621

Up $359,120 (+20%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,025,615

Up $288,309 (+39%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$666,495

Down $159,731 (-19%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$359,120

Up $448,040 (+504%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2020: $186,858Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $186,8582020Assets 2021: $476,736Liabilities 2021: $1,417Net Assets 2021: $475,3192021Assets 2022: $2,196,434Liabilities 2022: $1,312Net Assets 2022: $2,195,1222022Assets 2023: $1,907,421Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,907,4212023Assets 2024: $1,823,128Liabilities 2024: $4,627Net Assets 2024: $1,818,5012024Assets 2025: $3,142,850Liabilities 2025: $965,229Net Assets 2025: $2,177,6212025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,142,850
Liabilities$965,229
Net Assets$2,177,621
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $186,858Expenses 2020: $0Net Income 2020: $186,8582020Revenue 2021: $569,284Expenses 2021: $199,398Net Income 2021: $369,8862021Revenue 2022: $2,014,601Expenses 2022: $373,598Net Income 2022: $1,641,0032022Revenue 2023: $339,733Expenses 2023: $630,058Net Income 2023: -$290,3252023Revenue 2024: $737,306Expenses 2024: $826,226Net Income 2024: -$88,9202024Revenue 2025: $1,025,615Expenses 2025: $666,495Net Income 2025: $359,1202025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,025,615
Expenses$666,495
Net Income$359,120
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,142,850
Liabilities
$965,229
Net assets
$2,177,621
Revenue
$1,025,615
Expenses
$666,495
Net income
$359,120
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$0.97$2.18$1.03$0.67$0.36
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.82$0.00$1.82$0.74$0.83$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.91$0.00$1.91$0.34$0.63$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.00$2.20$2.01$0.37$1.64
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$0.57$0.20$0.37
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.19$0.00$0.19
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,025,615
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The black school's mission is to promote and extend the legacy of art in black radical histories by providing innovative education alternatives centered on black love. Through young art workshops, community-wide events/programmingm and our student-staff art and design studio, we use art to transform social realities while celebrating black people's history and the beauty and ingenuity of our ever evolving culture.

The black school's mission is to use art and activism to transform social realities through black love, healing and self-determination. The black school is an experimental art school teaching bipoc and ally students to become agents of change in their communities through art & design education and programming based in african diasporic histories, priortizing local community needs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,228,194$1,241,225▲ $13,031
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$345,170$950,846▲ $605,676
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$243,566$950,779▲ $707,213
Accounts Receivable$6,198--
Total Assets$1,823,128$3,142,850▲ $1,319,722
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$950,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,627$15,229▲ $10,602
Total Liabilities$4,627$965,229▲ $960,602
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$788,920$1,148,040▲ $359,120
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,029,581$1,029,581→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,818,501$2,177,621▲ $359,120
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,823,128$3,142,850▲ $1,319,722

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$216,712$4,249$220,961
Land$81,425-$81,425
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shani PetersSecretary/coFT$82,086$82,086

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ayesha WilliamsPresident
Ameca RealiBoard Member
Jessyca DudleyBoard Member
Malik BartholomewBoard Member
Stephen DasteTreasurer
Dejha CarringtonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$971,673
Program Service Revenue
$900
Investment Income
$53,042
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$971,673
Change in Net Assets
$359,120
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$400,718
Other Expenses$265,777
Total Fundraising Expense$30,269
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$293,720$50,739-$344,459
Other Employee Benefits$25,671$4,530-$30,201
Payroll Taxes$22,179$3,879-$26,058
Travel$21,303$1,817$1,514$24,634
Information Technology$7,712$1,361-$9,073
Depreciation Depletion$3,612$637-$4,249
Insurance$3,438$607-$4,045
Other Expenses$1,723$304$1,579$2,027
Office Expenses$968$914-$1,882
Advertising$464$82-$546
Occupancy$299$53-$352
All Other Expenses$170$152-$322
Total Functional Expenses$546,368$89,858$30,269$666,495
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm and provided to management for review and approval before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board reviews and confirms information and then takes necessary steps to resolve.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Salaries for all key employees are made with combined consideration of local cost of living, average local salaries for similar positions, the relevant experience of the employee, and the organization annual budget.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Black School Inc
EIN
85-3933537
Phone
9177212002
Address
1515 N PRIEUR STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

Signing Officer

Name
Shani Peters
Title
Secretary/codirector
Phone
9177212002
Signed
2026-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shani Peters
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
Sheldon M Bruno LLC
Address
2654 VERBENA ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122-6038
Preparer
Sheldon M Bruno
Phone
5042363882
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The black school's mission is to use art and activism to transform social realities through black love, healing and self-determination. The black school is an experimental art school teaching bipoc and ally students to become agents of change in their communities through art & design education and programming based in african diasporic histories, priortizing local community needs.”

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