2025-02-05T15:09:19-05:00 2023-12-31 202338355 GUIDING LIGHT TAX 24225 W 9 MILE RD SUITE 185 SOUTHFIELD MI 48033 990 2023-01-01 842514445 BLACK LEADERS DETROIT BLAC 2050 15th Street STE 202 Detroit MI 48216 LESLIE D DANDRIDGE CEO 3135504343 2024-11-15 true true ANITA DAVIS P00103308 3132795258 2025-02-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 2083363 false X www.blackleadersdetroit.org X 2019 MI To provide financial support for diverse social and community impact projects originated and led by Detroiters of African descent. 5 4 7 0 0 1339620 2083363 0 0 0 1339620 2083363 184432 322637 0 391835 518049 1680 0 203259 231307 448821 809254 1289507 530366 793856 1055094 1819654 153319 124023 901775 1695631 To provide financial support for diverse social and community impact projects originated and led by Detroiters of African descent. false false 922028 322637 2083363 Black Leaders Detroit (BLD)issued over $950,000 no-interest loans and $322,000 in grants, BLD helped provide a significant financial boost to Black owned businesses and nonprofits, which often struggle to access adequate funding. BLD proudly welcomed college interns to assist in the dynamic planning and development of our *Rising Black Leaders* programan entrepreneurial initiative designed to empower and invest in high school school scholars through transformative grants. We also celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship in style with *Detroit Drip*, a high-energy grant competition that showcased and honored over 70 of Detroits most innovative fashion designers and retailers. BLD also spearheaded a series of activations throughout Detroit, promoting the importance of shopping local and supporting our vibrant Black business community. 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Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Director Kimberly Uhuru, is married to the CEO Leslie D. Dandridge Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a Meeting minutes are used to document decision making by the governing body. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The governing body reviews the 990 prior to submission Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The conflict of interest policy is a part of its bylaws. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The independent members of the board determine approve the compensation of top management. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The members of the board determine and approve the compensation of CEO. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Documents are made available on the organizations wwebsite or upon request.