Civic Intelligence

Black Art Speaks

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 86-1560419

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jan 24, 2023

Organization Profilewww.blackartspeaks.com
PO Box 18576Fairfield, OH 45018

(513) 226-8522

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

67th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

$35,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$35,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

$158,156

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$123,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$35,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $35,078Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $35,0782021Assets 2022: $8,853Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $8,8532022Assets 2023: $140,840Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $140,8402023Assets 2024: $144,548Liabilities 2024: $15,815Net Assets 2024: $128,7332024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$35,078
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$35,078
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $158,156Expenses 2021: $123,078Net Income 2021: $35,0782021Revenue 2022: $107,950Expenses 2022: $102,107Net Income 2022: $5,8432022Revenue 2023: $404,788Expenses 2023: $278,747Net Income 2023: $126,0412023Revenue 2024: $414,296Expenses 2024: $426,403Net Income 2024: -$12,1072024

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2021

Revenue$158,156
Expenses$123,078
Net Income$35,078
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jan 24, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$158,156
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support, foster and convene Black Artists and arts and cultural organizations by creating and connecting direct funding opportunities to employ Black Artists.

Promoting Art

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Maintaining and painting Black Lives Matter Mural. Showcasing over 60 artists and over 100 volunteers.$114,000-
Training for Artists - Served 30 artists$15,000-
Block Party for Community - 300 served$4,000-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tashawna OtabilBoard StaffPT$0--
Alandes PowellBoard StaffFT$0--
Eddie HawkinsTreasurerPT$0--
Tyra PattersonBoard StaffPT$0--
Kick LeeBoard StaffPT$0--
Carla WalkerBoard StaffPT$0--
Jamey PointeBoard StaffPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Art Speaks
EIN
86-1560419
Phone
5132268522
Address
PO Box 18576, Fairfield, OH 45018

Signing Officer

Name
Alandes Powell
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5132268522
Signed
2023-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Assist Financial Group LLC
Address
10142 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Preparer
Candice R Tolbert
Phone
5138256847
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 147”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Meals and entertainment 199”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Fundraising 14,602”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Equipment rental and maintenance 826”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 5,874”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Storage 31”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Bank Fees 10”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Office Expenses 10,407”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$35,078
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$35,078
Revenue
$158,156
Expenses
$123,078
Net income
$35,078
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.16$1.29$4.14$4.26$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$4.05$2.79$1.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$1.08$1.02$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$1.58$1.23$0.35