Civic Intelligence

Black Biz Dev Inc

EIN 87-1405167 • 501(c)3 • Roxbury, MA

990-N CoverageNTEE O53

Profile

To Raise Money for Community based Black Businesses

50 Linwood StreetRoxbury, MA 02119

n/A

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

48th percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

78th percentile

52%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

247%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$14,660

Up $5,028 (+52%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$197

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$14,463

Up $5,028 (+53%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$115,026

Up $81,850 (+247%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$109,998

Up $86,257 (+363%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$5,028

Down $4,407 (-47%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $9,632Liabilities 2022: $197Net Assets 2022: $9,4352022Assets 2023: $14,660Liabilities 2023: $197Net Assets 2023: $14,4632023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$14,660
Liabilities$197
Net Assets$14,463
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $33,176Expenses 2022: $23,741Net Income 2022: $9,4352022Revenue 2023: $115,026Expenses 2023: $109,998Net Income 2023: $5,0282023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$115,026
Expenses$109,998
Net Income$5,028
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,660
Liabilities
$197
Net assets
$14,463
Revenue
$115,026
Expenses
$109,998
Net income
$5,028
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.14$1.15$1.10$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.09$0.33$0.24$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$115,026
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Raise Money for Community based Black Businesses

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Grants and Biz Ball Event Planning$2,500$50,541
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marie FirminPresidentFT$0--
Imam Bilal FirminTreasurerPT$0--
Paula D CoraSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Biz Dev Inc
EIN
87-1405167
Phone
6178030937
Address
50 Linwood Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Signing Officer

Name
Marie K Firmin
Title
President
Phone
6178030937
Signed
2026-02-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Jackman Professional Accounting Inc
Address
11 Fairmount Ave Suite 104-106, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Preparer
Barry K Jackman
Phone
6179109196
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Travel 343”

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

“Meals and entertainment 1,750”

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

“Fundraising 139”

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

“Supplies 587”

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

“Advertisement 1,978”

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

“Bank Service Charge 272”

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

“Biz Ball Event Planning 50,541”

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

“Charitable Contribution 100”

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

“Stipend 26,680”

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

“Dues and Subscription 159”

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

“Insurance 278”

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

“Legal Fees 125”

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

“Office Expenses 4,153”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

“Loan toBlack Biz LLC Beginning of year 8,440, End of year 9,839”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

“Due from Marie Firmin Beginning of year 0, End of year 4,463”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“Unrestricted Net Fund Beginning of year 197, End of year 197”

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