2024-11-15T13:41:45-08:00 2023-12-31 474944454 LaTonya L Jordan CPA PO Box 5301 Knoxville TN 37928 990 2023-01-01 852398999 The Bottom THEB 8654445915 2340 East Magnolia Knoxville TN 37917 Kalil White Director 2024-11-15 true true LaTonya Jordan P01266678 8652094476 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Kalil White 378103 false X N/A The Bottom stands to build community, celebrate culture and engage the creativity of Black people in Knoxville. 7 0 9 0 186558 307786 3344 10 42923 21039 229481 332179 998 0 52626 177545 3000 0 37625 58920 185576 114546 364119 114935 -31940 245809 213869 0 245809 213869 X The Bottom stands to build community, celebrate culture and engage the creativity of Black people in Knoxville. false false 43009 4000 The Black Outside program, held from June 19 to July 16, 2023, reconnected Knoxville?s youth with the outdoors through engaging activities that challenged stereotypes and fostered environmental appreciation. Participants enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and biking, learned about local food systems, and explored art and nature with community partners. The program culminated in a camping trip at The Great Smoky Mountains Tremont Institute, where they immersed themselves in science and nature. Black Outside empowered participants to see nature as inclusive, equipping them with skills, confidence, and a strong sense of community 42778 3640 Through the Sew It Sell It program students develop professional business skills. In 2023, the program expanded to include not only sewing but embroidery, product photography and natural dye. 41916 63165 In 2023, The Bottom?s bookshop made significant strides in community engagement by hosting diverse book clubs and author events, both in-person and virtual. We formally launched our Lit Kidz Program, distributing over 185 books and offering creative workshops that served 40 children in its first year. These efforts highlight our commitment to nurturing a love of reading and supporting young minds in our community. 46095 186001 1832 173798 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 0 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false X Kalil White 7063735862 5800 Central Avenue Pike Knoxville TN 37912 X Brandi Augustus President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gabriell Chapman Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joan Bryant Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherley Cruz Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roxy Slay Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Christian Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charice Starr Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kalil White Director Of Operations 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 Ty Murray Director of Art and Communication 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 Annastasia William Bookstore Director 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 Enkeshi El-Amin Founding Director 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 2230 28000 277556 307786 Event Income 3344 3344 3344 10 10 0 0 4567 4567 4567 4567 0 0 0 62396 45924 16472 16472 0 332179 24393 X 0 998 998 0 0 100639 49525 27332 23782 0 41940 22648 11743 7549 0 0 34966 18882 9790 6294 0 0 1116 1116 0 0 0 55651 38077 17574 993 166 827 47776 32926 14850 2234 1235 999 0 11233 11233 1376 1000 376 0 0 0 0 0 5681 5681 Repairs/Maintenace 41636 41636 Staff Development 4818 4818 General Program expense 3909 3869 40 misc reimbursement/market day 2853 1968 885 6300 2504 3796 364119 173798 152696 37625 153563 128815 0 0 68 0 0 0 12246 4985 0 80000 80000 80000 0 0 0 0 1 245809 213869 0 0 X 245809 156220 57649 245809 213869 245809 213869 -31940 X false false false X 186588 196594 94059 477241 0 0 186588 196594 94059 477241 0 477241 0 0 12182 12182 489423 X 0.00000 80000 80000 80000 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Bottom's Ceramics program offers free, six-week sessions focused on ceramic hand-building techniques, nurturing BIPOC Appalachian ceramic craft culture. Participants explore skills like pinch pots, coiling, slab building, and decorative techniques such as slip trailing and sgraffito. Taught by skilled instructors, these workshops provide MFA-level experiential learning, empowering Knoxville?s Black creative community through hands-on engagement in ceramic arts. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: In 2023, The Bottom?s bookshop made significant strides in community engagement by hosting diverse book clubs and author events, both in-person and virtual. We formally launched our Lit Kidz Program, distributing over 185 books and offering creative workshops that served 40 children in its first year. These efforts highlight our commitment to nurturing a love of reading and supporting young minds in our community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: In its third year, Black Creatives Meetup has continued to grow, providing outreach and support to Black artists since 2021. This year, we introduced a monthly exhibition and reception series to highlight local artists, leading to greater exposure and art sales. We also expanded our capacity for workshops, focusing on the professional, artistic, and social development of Black creatives in our community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Other Programs Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Bottom?s 990 Review process involves our Director of Operations sharing the draft 990 form with the Board of Directors and other members of the Admin team for review. This allows for any inaccuracies to be identified and addressed. Once the form has been reviewed, the Board of Directors holds a vote to approve the form before it is submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.