Civic Intelligence

Black Art Speaks

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 86-1560419

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Sep 12, 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

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

51st percentile

5.4%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

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.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-75%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$8,853

Down $26,225 (-75%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$8,853

Down $26,225 (-75%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Down

$107,950

Down $50,206 (-32%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$102,107

Down $20,971 (-17%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$5,843

Down $29,235 (-83%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

2022

Assets$8,853
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$8,853
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$107,950
Expenses$102,107
Net Income$5,843
Open 2022 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Sep 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$107,950
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 23 artists and 20 volunteers.$61,500$61,500
Black Art Speaks - Book. Showcasing over 23 artists and 100 volunteers.$20,750$20,750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alandes PowellBoard StaffFT$0--
Eddie HawkinsTreasurerPT$0--
Tyra PattersonBoard StaffPT$0--
Kick LeeBoard StaffPT$0--
Jamey PointeBoard StaffPT$0--
Ebony YoungBoard StaffPT$0--
Peter NiehoffBoard StaffPT$0--
Tamaya DennardBoard 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
2023-09-12
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 186”

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

“Meals and entertainment 1,587”

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

“Fundraising 4,254”

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

“Supplies 3,134”

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

“Training 535”

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

“Bank Fees 33”

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

“Office Expenses 632”

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

“Merchant Service Fees 189”

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

“License and Registration 910”

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

“Dues and Subscriptions 1,017”

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

“Donation 215”

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

“Vehicle Expense 312”

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

“Utilities 1,372”

Raw XML Appendix182 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Alandes Powell
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05132268522
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01535 Woodbridge Court
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Cincinnati
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd045240
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt03010
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt08853
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0107950
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt05843
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt087405
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form720FiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt03010
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt08853
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0107950
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt03010
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt08853
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt03010
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt08853
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt0040.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt1010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt2010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt3010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt4010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt5010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt6010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt7010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0Alandes Powell
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1Eddie Hawkins
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2Tyra Patterson
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3Kick Lee
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4Jamey Pointe
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5Ebony Young
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm6Peter Niehoff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm7Tamaya Dennard
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1Treasurer
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt6Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt7Board Staff
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt014376
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0Promoting Art
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt0326
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0Maintaining and painting Black Lives Matter Mural. Showcasing over 23 artists and 20 volunteers.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1Black Art Speaks - Book. Showcasing over 23 artists and 100 volunteers.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt061500
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt120750
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt061500
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt120750
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0102107
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt082250
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0107950
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0www.blackartspeaks.com
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0107950
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0157996
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0265946
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0265946
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0107950
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0157996
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0265946
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0107950
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0157996
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0265946
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Travel 186
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Meals and entertainment 1,587
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Fundraising 4,254
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Supplies 3,134
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Training 535
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Bank Fees 33
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Office Expenses 632
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Merchant Service Fees 189
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8License and Registration 910
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Dues and Subscriptions 1,017
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Donation 215
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Vehicle Expense 312
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Utilities 1,372
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses
ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd0AAL1
ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd0IAL1
ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd02
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02023-04-26 12:10:37Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Alandes Powell
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Executive Director
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum05132268522
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02023-09-12
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Black Art Speaks
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0BLAC
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0861560419
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum05132268522
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 18576
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Fairfield
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd045018
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0true
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0200643423
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Assist Financial Group LLC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt010142 Springfield Pike
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Cincinnati
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd045215
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum05138256847
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02023-09-12
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Candice R Tolbert
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd0X
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02023-09-12T04:49:18-00:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm0Alandes
ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm0Powell
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02022-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02022-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02022

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,853
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,853
Revenue
$107,950
Expenses
$102,107
Net income
$5,843
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