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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2270607

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Financials

$2M$2.8M2022$3.3M$2.6M2023$3M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$2,965,037$2,672,789$292,248$6,562,696$342,082$6,220,614
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$3,310,411$2,614,963$695,448$6,423,901$6,107$6,417,794
December 31, 2022990 (amended)$2,015,119$2,785,585-$770,466$6,303,540$59,164$6,244,376
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,837,049
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$28,250
Other revenue
$127,988

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$240,000
Other salaries and wages
$167,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$467,106
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$76,641
Occupancy
$149,332
Travel
$90,154
Depreciation
$37,847
Program services (functional)
$1,659,896
Management and general (functional)
$1,012,893

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,423,901
Total assets, end of year
$6,562,696
Total liabilities, end of year
$342,082
Net assets, end of year
$6,220,614
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,138,132
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,690,614
Net assets with donor restrictions
$530,000
Gross receipts
$2,965,037
Employees
6
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2000
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSA GRIDDINE-JONESExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$224,075
DENIKKA BROWNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS40$90,780
KEYA BARRONPROGRAM DIRECTOR40$75,000
ELVA RIOSMAINTENANCE5$14,000
KENNEDI MILLERSTUDENT INTERN10$4,480
GENESIS HARRISSTUDENT INTERN5$1,280
REPRESENTATIVE BENNIE THOMPSONChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES CLYBURNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE GRIFFINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ART COLLINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM KIRKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER STEWARTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA FORDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LACY JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN HAYSBERTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA RYEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
HASAN SOLOMONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAKEITHA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY PERRYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CLEO FIELDSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EARL HILLIARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSA GRIDDINE-JONESExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$254,558
DENIKKA BROWNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS40$116,809
ELVA RIOSMAINTENANCE5$9,800
GRACE DELPITSTUDENT INTERN10$6,016
KENNEDI MILLERSTUDENT INTERN10$6,016
GENESIS HARRISSTUDENT INTERN10$2,400
REPRESENTATIVE BENNIE THOMPSONChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES CLYBURNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE GRIFFINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ART COLLINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM KIRKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER STEWARTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA FORDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LACY JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN HAYSBERTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA RYEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
HASAN SOLOMONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAKEITHA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY PERRYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CLEO FIELDSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EARL HILLIARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANESSA GRIDDINE-JONESExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$216,440
DENIKKA BROWNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS40$86,623
ROSHAN HODGEPROGRAM MANAGER40$45,018
GRACE DELPITSTUDENT INTERN5$2,560
REPRESENTATIVE BENNIE THOMPSONChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES CLYBURNDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE GRIFFINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ART COLLINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM KIRKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER STEWARTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA FORDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LACY JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK JOHNSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN HAYSBERTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA RYEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
HASAN SOLOMONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAKEITHA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY PERRYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CLEO FIELDSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
EARL HILLIARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
REPRESENTATIVE KAREN BASSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
413 NEW JERSEY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4007
In care of
% VANESSA GRIDDINE
Signed the 990
JENNIFER STEWART, Treasurer
Phone
(202) 785-3634
Return prepared by
Centric Business Solutions LLC

Mission

THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE POLITICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TUNICA POLICY CONFERENCE -CBCPELIS TUNICA POLICY CONFERENCE IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO MEETING ITS OVERALL MISSION OF EDUCATING TODAYS VOTERS AND TRAINING TOMORROWS LEADERS.
    Expenses $996,043 · revenue $806,884
  • TWENTY FIRST CENTURY COUNCIL - THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY COUNCIL PROGRAM ENABLES THE INSTITUTE TO PROVIDE UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES THAT INVOLVE 1 SOCIAL POLICY-PUBLIC AND PRIVATE - ANALYSIS, 2 STRATEGIC TYPES OF PROGRAM RESEARCH, AND 3 IDENTIFICATION OF CrITICAL POLICY ISSUES AND CREATIVE OPTIONS FOR ADDRESSING SUCH ISSUES.
    Expenses $283,399 · revenue $1,946,665
  • BOOT CAMP - THE INSTITUTES POLITICAL CANDIDATE TRAINING PROGRAM, BOOT CAMP PROVIDES A COMPLETE TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGN WORKERS. THIS PROGRAM INSTRUCTS PARTICIPANTS IN THE EXPERTISE AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED FOR CONDUCTING A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION TO TRAINING CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, THIS PROGRAM ALSO TRAINS TACTICIANS AND KEY STAFF WHO WILL CONDUCT SUCH CAMPAIGNS. INSTRUCTION IS ASLO PROVIDED TO LAUNCH EFFECTIVE VOTER PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING GET OUT THE VOTE EFFORTS.
    Expenses $205,071 · revenue $45,000
  • FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - The Congressional Black Caucus Institute CBCI launched the first of its kind, Government Relations Fellowship, answering the call by Congressional Black Caucus Members to diversify lobbying firms and corporate government relations offices. The program is designed to create a pipeline of Government Relations and Public Policy professionals.
    Expenses $106,326 · revenue $20,000
  • UN-ECOSOC/GADI -CBCI has been granted consultative status in United Nations Economic and Social Council, our mission and focus includes:Platform for the African Diaspora at the UN Increase the awareness and the importance of the UN in the African-American community Increase the number of African-Americans in foreign affairs careers Promote UN 17 SDGS Sustainable Development Goals Highlight and support he UN High Commission on Human Rights 4-point agenda towards transformative change for racial justice and equality
    Expenses $48,556
  • Congressional Black Caucus Institute's Democracy: FOR THE PEOPLE, a summer of action. During the Democracy: FOR THE PEOPLE project, CBC Members and CBCI alumni will work in partnership with city mayors, leaders of the Divine 9 organizations, civil rights groups, HBCUs and other community organizers to hold messaging and mobilization events on democracy and race in America.
    Expenses $19,043 · revenue $10,000
  • PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
    Expenses $1,029
  • ACT/WFF - Our Advocacy and Campaign Training ACT Workshops are supported by a generous grant from the Walton Family Foundation. ACT is an abbreviated version of the boot camp with an added component focused on education equity and advocacy. For two days in cities across the country, ACT targets future leaders who are passionate about civic engagement and advocacy, and those interested in education policy and improving access to high quality educational opportunities for all Americans.
    Expenses $429
  • OTHER PROGRAMS
    revenue $136,488

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-2270607
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,562,696
Income (IRS master file)
$2,965,037

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,914,087$2,672,789$6,419,496XML
990December 2023$3,310,411$2,614,963$6,423,901XML
990December 2022$2,015,119$2,785,585$6,303,540XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

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 52-2270607).

Questions about CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is 52-2270607.
Is CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2006.
Are donations to CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 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 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 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 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $224,075 (VANESSA GRIDDINE-JONES, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICA L EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,965,037, expenses of $2,672,789 and total assets of $6,562,696 at year end.

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