2026-09-18T07:58:50-05:00 2025-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2025-01-01 844574920 Liquid Blackness Limited LIQU 8886510122 258 Garland Avenue Decatur GA 30030 Alessandra Raengo President 8886510122 2026-09-11 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2026-09-11 2025 Alessandra Raengo 258 Garland Avenue Decatur GA 30030 261985 0 X www.liquidblackness.com X 2019 GA Liquid Blackness is a nonprofit research group collaboratively studying blackness and aesthetics. 2 2 4 6 0 0 0 261000 0 0 0 0 0 985 0 261985 0 0 0 0 0 69614 0 0 0 0 27732 0 97346 0 164639 18877 185235 0 1719 18877 183516 X Liquid Blackness, Limited is a non-profit that supports a scholarly and creative ecosystem devoted to the study of aesthetic practices in the contemporary arts of the black diaspora. Through scholarly research, study groups, creative projects, open access publications, digital design, and public events (symposia, artist talks, teach-ins, art shows) designed for scholars, curators, artists, and the general public, LBL builds black aesthetic fluency while mentoring the next generation of scholars and creatives committed to inquiry in Black aesthetics and the agenda of Black Studies. 0 0 88130 The Liquid Blackness Limited builds on the study of arts and artists from the Black Diaspora to explore the intersection of aesthetic theory and the most radical agenda of Black Studies. Through research projects, public events, and online publication, it seeks to mentor the next generation of scholars of color and other scholars fully committed to the agenda of black studies, while creating a vibrant, extended, and sustainable community. Descriptions for each of the organization's programs:1. Public Programming: In 2025, LBL has:a. hosted 5 artists/scholars, b. curated 1 film series:- 4 films screened- 14 essays read- 2 community gatherings - 3 reading and study groups2. Educational: a. Open access scholarship and pedagogy: - 4 short-form open access publications in In Media Res- pedagogical toolsets (1 portfolio and 1 digital design tool) that enhance our open access pedagogy. b. Artists critiques: experimental film work (Calvin, Sofia, Flavio)c. mentorship of 5 doctoral students from GSU and other US institutions: Calvin, Liz, Arri, Taylor, Onur, Jeffrey)d. 2 new undergraduate course design (GSU and UGA); e. 2 "write-alongs"- In conjunction with Cornel West's October 2nd, 2025, lecture organized by The Center for Hellenic Studies at Georgia State University, titled "Prophetic Witness in our Catastrophic Times,"- In conjunction with "Still Sent" a workshop on the scholarship of Fred Moten and Laura Harrisf. 13 public presentations in informal and academic settings, including, Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present, World Picture Conference, American Studies Association. 3. Sustainability:a. 5 grant applications, including American Council of Learned Society's Digital Justice Development Grant for $99K4. Archive:a. finders' key for the audiovisual and text-based materials accumulated throughout LB's 12-years-old history. 88130 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA X Alessandra Raengo 8886510122 258 Garland Avenue Decatur GA 30030 X Alessandra Raengo President and CEO 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Lauren McLeod Cramer CFO 10.00 X X 0 0 0 James Pellerito Secretary 0.50 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 261000 261000 Reimbursements 900099 985 985 985 261985 0 0 985 63750 63750 5864 5577 287 5650 5650 433 433 2583 2583 541 60 481 3600 3600 8071 3906 4165 4837 4837 Business Expenses 1000 1000 Professional Developmen 732 732 Reimbursements 250 250 Licenses & Registration 35 35 97346 88130 9216 0 18877 179441 5794 18877 185235 1719 0 1719 X 0 0 0 0 18877 183516 18877 183516 18877 185235 164639 0 X 0 0 0 X 34607 35270 31840 67783 11000 180500 34607 35270 31840 67783 11000 180500 180500 985 985 181485 0.99460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part I: The organization previously filed Form 990N (ePostcard) for its annual information return. For the tax year ended 12/31/2025, this is the first year the organization is required to file Form 990. Accordingly, the 'Prior year' column in Part I, Summary (lines 819) has been left blank, consistent with the Form 990 instructions for organizations that previously filed Form 990N. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by outside accountants, reviewed by the CEO, and a copy is provided to the board prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon reasonable request.