Nonprofit · EIN 35-1406245
INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC
Also known as Anderson Black Expo Inc
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,826,281 | $5,329,139 | -$502,858 | $7,200,395 | $365,419 | $6,834,976 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,182,666 | $5,601,097 | $1,581,569 | $7,718,715 | $380,881 | $7,337,834 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,437,331
- of which government grants
- $24,512
- Membership dues
- $14,915
- Program service revenue
- $1,356,948
- Investment income
- $14,482
- Other revenue
- $17,520
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $59,678
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $297,259
- Other salaries and wages
- $714,228
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,145,065
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,006
- Occupancy
- $267,711
- Travel
- $180,919
- Depreciation
- $153,867
- Program services (functional)
- $3,838,043
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,337,644
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,452
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,718,715
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,200,395
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $365,419
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,834,976
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,119,521
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,130,649
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,704,327
- Gross unrelated business income
- $17,520
- Gross receipts
- $4,826,281
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 209
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Watson | CEO/President Officer | 40 | $218,932 | $5,629 |
| Terri Falker | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $78,327 | $15,818 |
| Denicka Foster | Northern Region Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keisha Ricketts | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Proffitt | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Bontreger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vop Osili | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Stroman | Central Region Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Al London | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Delbert Mimms | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Colette Pierce Burnette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Haley G Boling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamilia L King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ayers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Upshaw | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kobi M Wright | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Murray Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Takesha Wilson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tenaytia Nelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yvonne Harrington | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE WATSON | CEO/President Officer | 40 | $212,843 | $8,884 |
| TANYA BELL | FORMER CEO/PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $105,969 | $3,545 |
| TERRI FALKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $78,327 | $8,630 |
| Hayley G Boling | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rinzer Williams III | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Taylor | Northern Region Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Mallon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Delbert Mimms | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denicka Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gisele Carter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hal Darring | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamilia L King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Mansfield-Stith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ayers | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Upshaw | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keisha Ricketts | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Proffitt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Murray Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Pelath | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Quick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Takesha Wilson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vop Osili | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Stroman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Harrington | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 N SHORTRIDGE RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219-4912
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- PO Box 2452, Anderson IN 460182452
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALICE WATSON, 601 N Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Anderson Black Expo Inc, PO Box 2452, Anderson IN 460182452
- Signed the 990
- TERRI FALKER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (317) 925-2702
- Website
- www.indianablackexpo.com
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
Indiana Black Expo, Inc. was organized to establish scholarships; develop, implement and support youth programs; and to inform and educate the public as to the economic, educational, political, religious, and social achievements and cultural development of African-Americans.
Program accomplishments
- Summer Celebration: Summer Celebration serves as a conduit for the Indianapolis community, the state of Indiana and the nation at-large. Summer Celebration began in 1970 at the end of the Civil Rights movement as an effort to bring awareness of business opportunities and achievements of African Americans within the Indianapolis community. Since those early days, it has become a fixture for Indianapolis tourism, business, political and academic communities while also serving as a social awareness vehicle for the advancement of African Americans. Summer Celebration provides financial resources for the Organization's youth and family and social responsibility efforts.Expenses $1,631,688 · revenue $850,538
- CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC: IN 1983, INDIANA BLACK EXPO ORGANIZERS HAD A DESIRE TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AMONGST THE NATION'S HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THAT YEAR, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE AND GRAMBLING UNIVERSITY CAME TOGETHER DURING THE FIRST EVER CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC. HOWEVER, THE CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC IS NOT JUST A FOOTBALL GAME. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS THE PRIORITY AND IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A COLLEGE FAIR FEATURING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS ARE HOSTED ACROSS THE CITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO AREA STUDENTS.Expenses $935,137 · revenue $227,918
- YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE FOCUS OF YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS IS TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. TO DO THIS EFFECTIVELY, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO RESEARCH HOW AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE LIVING STATEWIDE. AS INFORMATION IS GATHERED, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES STEPS TO ENSURE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP THE COMMUNITY HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE ARE CONTINUALLY OFFERED. IBE's Youth and Family Programs Department manages or organizes at least 13 programs or activities, including: (1) Education Day (2) The Employment Opportunity Fair (3) State of Our Black Youth Initiative (4) Statewide Education Conference (5) Family Fun/Tech Zone (6) Statewide Youth Leadership Summit (7) Circle City Classic Scholarship Fund (8) Circle City Classic Coronation (9) Circle City Classic Youth Football and Cheerleading Clinic (10) Performing Arts Academy (11) The Minority Business Conference (12) The Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Initiative (13) TAKING YOUR SEAT INITIATIVE (TYSLI). IBE also collaborates on several initiatives, including the INShape Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair, the largest minority health fair in the world, and the Cultural Arts Pavilion. A BUSINESS CONFERENCE IS HELD ANNUALLY, TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR BLACK ENTREPRENEURS, ORGANIZATIONS AND TALENT TO SHOWCASE THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES. THE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PROVIDING MINORITY BUSINESSES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO COMPETE FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, PRIVATE, AND POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS. ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM EXPERTS ON SUSTAINING AND EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESSES AND NETWORKING WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS EMPLOYMENT FAIRS, WHERE BUSINESSES IN SEARCH OF QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES ARE CONNECTED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED, UNDER-EMPLOYED OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR A CHANGE IN WORKPLACES. THE EMPLOYMENT FAIR INCLUDES WORKSHOPS ON RESUME PREPARATION AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES. MANY OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS OFFER ON-THE-SPOT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE JOB MARKET AND THOSE TRYING TO NAVIGATE IT.Expenses $682,484 · revenue $236,603
- PROGRAMS AT INDIANA BLACK EXPO: INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS "WE CAN FEED THE HUNGRY" AT CHRISTMAS, WHICH ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 800 FAMILIES, WITH A FOCUS ON RESIDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSING AGENCIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND REFERRALS FROM VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH GROCERIES TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DINNER. A BUSINESS CONFERENCE IS HELD ANNUALLY, TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR BLACK ENTREPRENEURS, ORGANIZATIONS AND TALENT TO SHOWCASE THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES. THE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PROVIDING MINORITY BUSINESSES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO COMPETE FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, PRIVATE, AND POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS. ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM EXPERTS ON SUSTAINING AND EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESSES AND NETWORKING WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS EMPLOYMENT FAIRS, WHERE BUSINESSES IN SEARCH OF QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES ARE CONNECTED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED OR SIMPLY LOOKING FOR A CHANGE IN WORKPLACES. THE EMPLOYMENT FAIR INCLUDES WORKSHOPS ON RESUME PREPARATION AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES. MANY OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS OFFER ON-THE-SPOT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE JOB MARKET AND THOSE TRYING TO NAVIGATE IT. Additionally, IBE supports the Take Your Seat Leadership Institute (TYSLI) initiave that empowers individuals to engage in civic leadership and community advocacy. TYSLI provides free training through interactive sessions and discussions with officials to prepare participants for roles in public office, boards, campaigns, and civic engagement.Expenses $588,734 · revenue $41,889
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1406245
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,200,395
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,826,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,826,281 | $5,329,139 | $7,200,395 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,182,666 | $5,601,097 | $7,718,715 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,412,531 | $3,926,736 | $6,099,536 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Anderson Black Expo Inc | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1406245).
Questions about INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC
- What is the EIN of INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC is 35-1406245.
- Is INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALICE WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,932 (Alice Watson, CEO/President).
- How much revenue does INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,826,281, expenses of $5,329,139 and total assets of $7,200,395 at year end.
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