Nonprofit · EIN 52-1167784
BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $439,566 | $1,675,927 | -$1,236,361 | $4,718,521 | $15,185 | $4,703,336 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,390,552 | $2,220,478 | $1,170,074 | $6,089,851 | $176,503 | $5,913,348 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,022,365 | $1,646,980 | $1,375,385 | $4,757,005 | $35,646 | $4,721,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $301,130
- Membership dues
- $41,200
- Program service revenue
- $12,600
- Investment income
- $99,075
- Net rental income
- $7,800
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,839
- Other revenue
- $26,761
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,915
- Accounting fees
- $10,000
- Occupancy
- $90,161
- Travel
- $657,895
- Depreciation
- $46,987
- Program services (functional)
- $643,408
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,032,519
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,089,851
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,718,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,185
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,703,336
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $564,055
- Publicly traded securities
- $324,807
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,703,336
- Gross receipts
- $455,014
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon Toni Y Pearson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Hon Doris Sartor | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Hon David A Groves | National President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Dr Lynwood Townsend | National Exec Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Alesia Smith | National 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dale Scott | National 3rd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Smith | National Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Hon Norma Samuel | National Asst. Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Wilda Parker-Collins | National Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Anthony Lee | National Coorresponding Sec Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Anthony Thomas | Region I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Haywood Hunter | Region I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gwendolyn Townsend | Region II MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Esther Seabrook | Region II MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Upshaw | Region III Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GiaVonni Powell | Region III Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peggy Wilson | Region IV MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Adrianne Callahan | Region V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Irvin Walker | Region V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Williams | REGION VI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charlene Lee | REGION VI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DELORES IVY | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Edward Washington | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nichelle Rogers | Region VIII Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Hicks | Region VIII Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Derrick Felton | Region IX Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Izola Marie Bell-Allen | Region X Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Henry Mack | Region X Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael McCrimmon | Region XI Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY THOMAS | REGION I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN TOWNSEND | REGION II MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNE PALMER | REGION II MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL UPSHAW | REGION III MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PEGGY WILSON | REGION IV MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRRON BROWN-MILLS | REGION V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WILDER | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHELLE ROGERS | REGION VIII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE HICKS | REGION VIII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONI PEARSON | REGION IX MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN SMALLS | REGION X MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE ALLEN-BELL | REGION X MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCCRIMMON | REGION XI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARION V ALLEN | REGION XI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY ANN JONES ESQ | NATIONAL PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DR WILDA PARKER-COLLINS | NATIONAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HAYWOOD HUNTER | REGION I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AVIAN USHER | REGION III MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DORIS SAROR | REGION IV MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE CALLAHAN | REGION V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WILLIAMS | REGION VI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DELORES IVY | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DERRICK FELTON | REGION IX MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SMITH | NATIONAL TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CAGE | NBOD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY THOMAS | REGION I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACEQULINE D ALLEN | REGION I MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN TOWNSEND | REGION II MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNE PALMER | REGION II MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE SCOTT | REGION III MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL UPSHAW | REGION III MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PEGGY WILSON | REGION IV MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES C CLAUSELL SR | REGION IV MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRRON BROWN-MILLS | REGION V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA A THOMPSON | REGION V MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK TRAYLOR | REGION VI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERIN CAGE | REGION VI MEMBER/NBOD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WILDER | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBIN MCDANIEL-BECK | REGION VII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHELLE ROGERS | REGION VIII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE HICKS | REGION VIII MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DERRICK FELTON | REGION IX MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONI PEARSON | REGION IX MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN SMALLS | REGION X MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE ALLEN-BELL | REGION X MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCCRIMMON | REGION XI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARION V ALLEN | REGION XI MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY ANN JONES ESQ | NATIONAL PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| B FAYE STEWART | NATIONAL TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DR WILDA PARKER-COLLINS | NATIONAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3005 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-3807
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 9807 TULIP TREE DRIVE, MITCHELLVILLE MD 20721
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- B Faye Stewart, 3005 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- EDWINA BLAND, 9807 TULIP TREE DRIVE, MITCHELLVILLE MD 20721
- Signed the 990
- B Faye Stewart, TREASURER
- Phone
- (202) 667-3280
- Website
- WWW.BIGNET.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WithumSmithBrown PC
Mission
ENABLE ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE BLACK EMPLOYEES IN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR INCLUSION, GROWTH, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- TRAINING INSTITUTE PROGRAMS - IMPROVING PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH PROMOTING EQUITY, EXCELLENCE, AND OPPORTUNITY; ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT EXPOSE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO CAREERS IN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERS IN THE WORKPLACE.Expenses $643,408 · grants $22,100 · revenue $12,600
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 | 990 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
- 52-1167784
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W20C)
- Group exemption
- 3351 (132 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,718,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $455,014
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $439,566 | $1,675,927 | $4,718,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,390,552 | $2,220,478 | $6,089,851 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,022,365 | $1,646,980 | $4,757,005 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,540,376 | $1,398,999 | $3,357,169 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: EDWINA BLAND | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 52-1167784).
Questions about BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
- What is the EIN of BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT is 52-1167784.
- Is BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT 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 BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names B Faye Stewart.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $439,566, expenses of $1,675,927 and total assets of $4,718,521 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (132)
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 63-0994448 · MOBILE, AL · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 52-1775695 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 56-2546534 · SPRINGFIELD, OR · last filed 990-N for 2024
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 68-0236174 · N HIGHLANDS, CA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 52-1848220 · JACKSON, SC · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 71-0792154 · PINE BLUFF, AR · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 83-0957752 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2023
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 35-1991382 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 45-5549097 · BALTIMORE, MD · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 84-1451148 · AURORA, CO · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 43-1640929 · FLORISSANT, MO · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 52-1775666 · HUNTSVILLE, AL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 64-0798706 · BILOXI, MS · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 04-3376216 · BOSTON, MA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 52-1848218 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 91-1837238 · BELLEVUE, NE · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 91-1889029 · HYATTSVILLE, MD · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 91-1752268 · CHICAGO, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 38-3283255 · BATTLE CREEK, MI · last filed 990-N for 2024
- BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT EIN 81-4668717 · DREXEL HILL, PA · last filed 990-N for 2025
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- HERITAGE FOUNDATION EIN 23-7327730 · last filed 990 for 2024
- JUDICIAL WATCH INC EIN 52-1885088 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CONFERENCE OF STATE BANK SUPERVISORS INC EIN 52-2080072 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING EIN 52-1943638 · last filed 990 for 2025
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