Civic Intelligence

Brothers Liberating Our Communities Inc.

EIN 86-1682869 • 501(c)3 • Kansas City, MO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) provides an equity lens and justice based development, helping schools create environments where all students achieve and obtain the opportunities they deserve. BLOC works to increase the representation of Black Male Educators in education environments. BLOC works to increase the representation of Black Male Educators in education environments.

3737 Troost AvenueKansas City, MO 64109

www.theblockc.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$81,731

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

88th percentile

50%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

59%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$339,619

Up $112,520 (+50%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$108,211

Up $50,520 (+88%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$231,408

Up $62,000 (+37%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$731,638

Up $272,078 (+59%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$636,641

Down $34,258 (-5.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$94,997

Up $306,336 (+145%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $379,229Liabilities 2022: $408Net Assets 2022: $378,8212022Assets 2023: $227,099Liabilities 2023: $57,691Net Assets 2023: $169,4082023Assets 2024: $339,619Liabilities 2024: $108,211Net Assets 2024: $231,4082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$339,619
Liabilities$108,211
Net Assets$231,408
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $555,816Expenses 2022: $178,437Net Income 2022: $377,3792022Revenue 2023: $459,560Expenses 2023: $670,899Net Income 2023: -$211,3392023Revenue 2024: $731,638Expenses 2024: $636,641Net Income 2024: $94,9972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$731,638
Expenses$636,641
Net Income$94,997
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$339,619
Liabilities
$108,211
Net assets
$231,408
Revenue
$731,638
Expenses
$636,641
Net income
$94,997
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.40$1.08$2.31$7.32$6.37$0.95
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.58$1.69$4.60$6.71$2.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.79$0.00$3.79$5.56$1.78$3.77
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$731,638
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) provides an equity lens and justice based development, helping schools create environments where all students achieve and obtain the opportunities they deserve. BLOC works to increase the representation of Black Male Educators in education environments. BLOC works to increase the representation of Black Male Educators in education environments.

Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) provides an equity lens and justice based approach to teacher retention and development, helping schools create environments where all students achieve and obtain the opportunities they deserve. BLOC works to increase the representation of Black Male Educators in education environments.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$171,099$277,119▲ $106,020
Accounts Receivable$56,000$62,500▲ $6,500
Total Assets$227,099$339,619▲ $112,520
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,764$61,470▲ $52,706
Other Liabilities$33,432$27,581▼ $5,851
Grants Payable$18,491$19,160▲ $669
Total Liabilities$60,687$108,211▲ $47,524
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$166,412$231,408▲ $64,996
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$166,412$231,408▲ $64,996
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$227,099$339,619▲ $112,520
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Cornell EllisExecutive DirectorFT$81,731$81,731

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Essence YanceyDirector
Jayson StricklandDirector
Jonathan FosterDirector
Mary EsselmanDirector
Spark BookhartDirector
Charles KingSecretary
Jeff ShaferTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$725,102
Program Service Revenue
$5,000
Investment Income
$1,536
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$716,286
Change in Net Assets
$94,997
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$318,244
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$263,140
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$55,257
Total Fundraising Expense$26,563
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$142,516$5,787$750$149,053
Other Salaries and Wages$124,800$19,200$0$144,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,500$21,250$21,250$85,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$47,500--$47,500
Travel$24,358$7,327$792$32,477
Other Expenses$23,276$4,108$0$27,384
Advertising$18,804$5,014$1,253$25,071
Payroll Taxes$12,798$3,336$1,626$17,760
Other Employee Benefits$11,466$4,914$0$16,380
Office Expenses$10,286$2,743$687$13,716
Conferences and Meetings$9,816$3,272$0$13,088
Fees for Services Accounting$0$8,781$0$8,781
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,757--$7,757
Interest$0$7,153$0$7,153
All Other Expenses$889$4,750$0$5,639
Insurance$1,615$555$205$2,375
Total Functional Expenses$507,741$102,337$26,563$636,641
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
credit card$21,710
payroll liabilities$5,871
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brothers Liberating Our Communities Inc
EIN
86-1682869
Phone
8168967784
Address
3737 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64109

Signing Officer

Name
Cornell Ellis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8168967784
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cornell Ellis
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Ascend Accounting & Business Solutions
Address
21155 Whitfield Pl Ste 201, Sterling, VA 20165
Preparer
Jamie Johnson
Phone
5712364225
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8B

“The Organization does not have committees.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board members will review the 990 prior to its filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy and compliance therein is reviewed and enforced regularly and consistently.”

Pt XI

“There was a change in restricted and unrestricted net assets.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“grant writer 1865. 0. 1865. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“contract services 142966. 139966. 3000. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“outside contract services 4222. 2550. 922. 750.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board members will review the 990 prior to its filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict of interest policy and compliance therein is reviewed and enforced regularly and consistently.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There was a change in restricted and unrestricted net assets.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4grant writer 1865. 0. 1865. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5contract services 142966. 139966. 3000. 0.
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