Civic Intelligence

Black Fiber & Textile Network

EIN 99-4185106 • Brooklyn, NY

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE C03

Profile

To support farmers, artists, natualy dyers and designers using sustainable materials

PO Box 470241Brooklyn, NY 11247

www.blackfibernetwork.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

68th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$85,250

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

$132,164

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$2,347

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$129,817

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

$386,739

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$256,922

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$129,817

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2025: $132,164Liabilities 2025: $2,347Net Assets 2025: $129,8172025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$132,164
Liabilities$2,347
Net Assets$129,817
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2025: $386,739Expenses 2025: $256,922Net Income 2025: $129,8172025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$386,739
Expenses$256,922
Net Income$129,817
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$132,164
Liabilities
$2,347
Net assets
$129,817
Revenue
$386,739
Expenses
$256,922
Net income
$129,817
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.02$1.30$3.87$2.57$1.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$386,739
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support farmers, artists, natualy dyers and designers using sustainable materials

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$132,164-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$129,817-
Loans From Officers Directors-$2,347-
Total Assets$0$132,164▲ $132,164
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$2,347▲ $2,347
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$129,817▲ $129,817
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$132,164▲ $132,164
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Teju Adisa-farrarEcosystems DirectorFT$85,250$85,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pandora ThomasBoard Chair
Grace JohnsonBoard Member
Shamira CovingtonBoard Member
Yolanda BurrellSecretary
Mahdiyyah MuhammadStaff Member
Deandra EubanksTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$360,589
Program Service Revenue
$25,850
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$300
All Other Contributions
$360,589
Change in Net Assets
$129,817
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$141,623
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$109,452
Total Fundraising Expense$718
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$110,999--$110,999
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$85,250-$85,250
Other Salaries and Wages-$13,614-$13,614
Travel-$8,096-$8,096
Payroll Taxes-$8,088-$8,088
Other Expenses$6,200$1,186$509$6,200
Benefits to Members$5,847--$5,847
All Other Expenses$3,814$45-$3,859
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,750-$3,750
Other Employee Benefits-$2,500-$2,500
Information Technology-$1,714-$1,714
Office Expenses-$1,005-$1,005
Conferences and Meetings--$209$209
Total Functional Expenses$130,740$125,464$718$256,922
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$2,347-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B

“Re governing body decisions - no documents available to the public”

Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8A

“No board minutes are taken, a meeting agenda is provided”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The board does not have separate committees”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of the tax return will be provided to those who request it”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No documents are available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Fiber & Textile Network
EIN
99-4185106
In Care Of
% TEJU ADISA-FARRAR
Phone
5108335585
Address
PO BOX 470241, BROOKLYN, NY 11247

Signing Officer

Name
Teju Adisa-farrar
Title
Ecosystems Director
Phone
5108335585
Signed
2026-04-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Teju Adisafarrar
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Mickele-Sade J Nowden CPA
Address
8 The Green Suite 13344, Dover, DE 19901
Preparer
Mickele-sade Nowden
Phone
5106891845
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“Events: free community events where people can meet members/learn about our work & how they can get involved. Membership engagement: offering technical assistance, support for product development, one on ones and other resources to each of our members. Nyfic: a new york fashion innovation grant where our organization is piloting the creation of regional decor to show the importance of sustainability and local economies. Workshops: funding our members to facilitate and provide free community workshops in urban and rural settings, so that residents can learn crafting, agricultural, fiber and dye skills. Members videos: uplifting our members through a video series interviewing them and showing fundraising: activities, events and conferences where bftn staff can meet funders, investors and other individuals that will support the financial sustainability of the organization.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“$110,999 listed as other fees for services includes amounts paid to outside contractors for work including design, sound design, videography, and other misc services”

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