2026-07-10T23:08:21-06:00 2025-12-31 934769997 VADS Consulting Private Limited Plot 124A Block C Sector 2 Noida Uttar Pradesh IN 201301 990 2025-01-01 834127178 BLACK WALL STREET KALAMAZOO % NICOLE TRIPLETT BLAC 2697161996 225 W WALNUT ST KALAMAZOO MI 49007 NICOLE TRIPLETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2697191996 2026-05-14 false ANIL BHATIA P01728881 6462333086 2026-07-10 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NICOLE TRIPLETT 225 W WALNUT ST KALAMAZOO MI 49007 859676 false X X 2019 MI FOUNDED IN 2018, BLACK WALL STREET KALAMAZOO (BWSK) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OUR MISSION FOCUSES ON THREE KEY PILLAR FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY FOR FAIR LENDING PRACTICES. 5 5 1 50 0 0 673191 832447 0 0 2861 27229 676052 859676 77825 109839 0 146837 87800 0 0 579713 224662 777352 451390 82324 1186916 1268976 0 1186916 1268976 FOUNDED IN 2018, BLACK WALL STREET KALAMAZOO (BWSK) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OUR MISSION FOCUSES ON THREE KEY PILLAR FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY FOR FAIR LENDING PRACTICES. false false 153852 BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY: OUR WEBSITE SERVES AS AN INDISPENSABLE RESOURCE FOR THE KALAMAZOO AREA AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS OFFERING SEVERAL KEY FEATURES THAT ENHANCE THE VISIBILITY, CONNECTIVITY, AND SUCCESS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. VISIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY: OUR DIRECTORY IS A CENTRALIZED PLATFORM WHERE BLACK ENTREPRENEURS CAN LIST THEIR BUSINESSES, MAKING IT EASIER FOR CONSUMERS TO FIND AND SUPPORT THEM. SUPPORT FOR MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES: BY HIGHLIGHTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES, WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO MAY FACECHALLENGES IN GAINING MARKET ACCESS. THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS A HUB FOR LOCAL EVENTS BLACK ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING ACADEMY, B.E.T.A PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUING TO CLOSE THE GAP OF INFORMATION, RESOURCES, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND WEALTH BUILDING FOR BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEUR THIS IS DONE THROUGH INCREASING AWARENESS CREATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES EQUIPPING THEM WITH KNOWLEDGE WHILE INFUSING BUSINESSES WITH CAPITAL. 978 FREE OFFICE HOURSPROVIDED. 51 BUSINESSES HAVE GRADUATED THE PROGRAM. 220K IN EQUITY FREE CAPITAL DISPERSED TO ENTREPRENEURS.AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME INCREASED BY 32%. 89% OF BUSINESSES INCREASED SALES BY AT LEAST 20% OR MORE .11 BUSINESSES APPLIED FOR BUSINESS LOAN 95% OF B.E.T.A PARTICIPANTS WHO APPLY FOR EXTERNAL PITCH COMPETITIONS BECOME FINALIST AND OR WIN. 48 BUSINESSES FORMED A BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS. THE KALAMAZOO BLACK BUSINESS EXPO: THE EXPO FEATURES 75 MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS IS A CRUCIAL PLATFORM FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO A WIDE AUDIENCE OF OVER 1,000 ATTENDEES THE EXPO IS A VITAL EVENT FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS AND THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISIBILITY, NETWORKING, AND GROWTH. IT ADDRESSES SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATION. THE TANGIBLE BENEFITS, INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES IN SALES, CUSTOMER ACQUISITION, AND PARTNERSHIPS, UNDERSCORE THE EXPO IMPACT ON DRIVING BUSINESS SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BUSINESS GROWTH: ENTREPRENEURS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PAST EXPOS REPORTED AN AVERAGE SALES INCREASE OF 40% WITHIN SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING THE EVENT. BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY: OUR WEBSITE SERVES AS AN INDISPENSABLE RESOURCE FOR THE KALAMAZOO AREA AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS OFFERING SEVERAL KEY FEATURES THAT ENHANCE THE VISIBILITY, CONNECTIVITY, AND SUCCESS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. VISIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY: OUR DIRECTORY IS A CENTRALIZED PLATFORM WHERE BLACK ENTREPRENEURS CAN LIST THEIR BUSINESSES, MAKING IT EASIER FOR CONSUMERS TO FIND AND SUPPORT THEM.SUPPORT FOR MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES: BY HIGHLIGHTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES, WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO MAY FACECHALLENGES IN GAINING MARKET ACCESS. THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS A HUB FOR LOCAL EVENTS. 153852 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X NICOLE TRIPLETT 2697191996 225 W WALNUT ST KALAMAZOO MI 49007 NICOLE TRIPLETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 80451 0 0 MONICA BEATY TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERICA PARISH DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANELLE SADDY SECRETARY 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAGETA LITTLE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 80451 0 0 0 false false false 35000 797447 832447 27229 27229 27229 27229 35000 0 859676 27229 0 0 X 109839 109839 80451 80451 7349 7349 15361 15361 186364 186364 22623 22623 6678 6678 4449 4449 7491 7491 BANK CHARGES & FEES 638 638 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2925 2925 FACILITIES 1143 1143 INTERNET & CABLE 4506 4506 327535 44013 283522 777352 153852 623500 0 414365 473341 410000 410000 25000 365084 4449 362551 360635 1186916 1268976 0 0 X 1186916 1268976 1186916 1268976 1186916 1268976 82324 -264 0 X false false false X 183408 841797 673191 797447 2495843 23949 23949 4120 2861 27229 34210 207357 845917 676052 824676 2554002 0 0 0 0 0 0 2554002 0 207357 845917 676052 824676 2554002 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X 342841 342841 22243 4449 17794 360635 FUNDRAISING 35000 35000 35000 35000 35000 true GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE 1 109839 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 NO REVIEW CONDUCTED THE 990 IS EMAILED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. THEY REVIEW IT AND RECOMMEND ANY CHANGES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY PRIOR TO FILING. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c BOARD MEMEBERS, EXEC DIRECTORS AND STAFF SHALL DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE BOARD ANY PERSON TO WHOM THEY ARE CLOSELY RELATED OR ANY ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH THEY ARE AFFILIATED WHO PRESENTLY TRANSACTS BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION THIS IS DONE ANNUALLY CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS INCLUDE A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. A. THE ORGANIZATIONS CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL - YES B. OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION - YES Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b THE ORGANIZATION BENCHMARKS ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY AND BENEFITS AGAINST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE KALAMAZOO AREA. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g CONTRACTORS TOTAL EXPENSES - $564,991 PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES - $93,786 MGMT AND GENERAL EXPENSES - $471,205 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES - $0.00 LIST OF OTHER FEES FOR SERVICE EXPENSES 1. PROGRAM EVENT EQUIPMENTS - 8215 2. EVENT EXPENSES - 35798.04 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e LIST OF OTHER EXPENSES 1. COMPENSATION OF CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEEE - 80451 2. PAYROLL - 7349 3. LEGAL FEES - 15361 4. OTHER EXPENSES - 186364 5. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS - 22623 6. TRAVEL - 6678 7. DEPRECIATION - 4449 8. INSURANCE - 7491