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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4639213

BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE

Also known as BLACK

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LA CROSSE, WI 54602

Financials

$382K$161K2021$346K$316K2022$730K$859K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$730,049$858,626-$128,577$810,184$343,160$467,024
December 31, 2022990$346,442$315,724$30,718$321,396-$59$321,455
December 31, 2021990$381,582$160,696$220,886$294,406$3,669$290,737
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$473,573
of which government grants
$280,835
Program service revenue
$254,686
Investment income
$1,790
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$368,917
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$400,131
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,243
Occupancy
$8,414
Travel
$15,551
Depreciation
$22,154
Program services (functional)
$673,896
Management and general (functional)
$171,482
Fundraising (functional)
$13,248

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$949,312
Total assets, end of year
$810,184
Total liabilities, end of year
$343,160
Net assets, end of year
$467,024
Land, buildings and equipment
$648,320
Publicly traded securities
-$16,401
Net assets without donor restrictions
$467,024
Gross receipts
$730,049
Employees
11
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
WI

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
ANDREW BAKKUMCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
TRAVIS BORDEAUXCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROLYN COLLEENCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
JAZZMA HOLLANDCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
EBONY HYTERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TERRELL MALLETTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
HEATHER QUACKENBOSSCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREW RASMUSSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
QUARTEL ROBERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
LOUCRESIE RUPERTCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAUNDEL SPIVEYCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
ANTOIWANA WILLIAMSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRAVIS BORDEAUXCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROLYN COLLEENCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
EBONY HYTERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TERRELL MALLETTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREW RASMUSSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
QUARTEL ROBERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
LOUCRESIE RUPERTCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
ANGELICA WILLIAMSCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
–$0
BRITTANY WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAUNDEL SPIVEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$22,885
QUARTEL ROBERSONCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
0$3,500
EBONY HYTERVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
10$1,120
JAZZMA HOLLANDCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$400
ANDREW BAKKUMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ANDREW RASMUSSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
VEEDA WALKERCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
0$0
DODIE WHITAKERCOMMUNITY
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 694, LA CROSSE, WI 54602-0694
In care of
% SHAUNDEL M SPIVEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANTOIWANA WILLIAMS, 1205 REDFIELD STREET, LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Signed the 990
ANTOIWANA WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(608) 860-8363
Return prepared by
MORRISON & ASSOCIATES SC

Mission

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP THE BLACK COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. FINANCIAL LITERACY OUR COMMUNITY MUST UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE "BLACK DOLLAR." WE AIM TO TEACH OTHERS HOW TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH HOME OWNERSHIP, INVESTMENTS, ETC. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OUR YOUTH NEED TO FEEL EMPOWERED TO BE APART OF THE COMMUNITY. WE ASSIST WITH THE CULTIVATION OF OUR FUTURE LEADERS, SCHOLARS, DOCTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, ETC. FAMILY FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMMUNITY.WE ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND HEAL TO HELP FOSTER A BETTER FAMILY DYNAMIC IN ORDER TO HELP BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY. SPIRITUALITY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BLACK PEOPLE ARE SPIRITUALLY ROOTED AND WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS. WE HAVE TO GROW IN OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF OUR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD IN A SPIRITUAL WAY. HEALTH & WELLNESS WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THE THREE COMPONENTS OF WELLNESS: MI

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE RUNAWAY HOMELESS YOUTH (RHY) PROGRAM PROVIDES STAFF, SERVICE, AND EQUIPMENT FO THE RHY DROP IN CENTER TO HELP PROVIDE SERVICES FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH
    Expenses $333,497
  • THE PROJECT AWARENESS PROGRAM WORKS WITH HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND THEY THEN BECOME MEMTORS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
    Expenses $20,322
  • SUMMER EXPERIENCE TAKES LOCAL STUDENTS FROM A DIVERSE BACKGROUND ON A TRIP TO VISIT HISTORICAL SITES, INCLUDING THOSE RELEVANT TO THEIR ANCESTORS EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA
    Expenses $12,939
  • VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS
    Expenses $307,138

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
81-4639213
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)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$810,184
Income (IRS master file)
$730,049

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
January 27, 2026
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$730,049$858,626$810,184IRS
990December 2022$346,442$315,724$321,396XML
990December 2021$381,582$160,696$294,406XML

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 81-4639213).

Questions about BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE

What is the EIN of BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE is 81-4639213.
Is BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE 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 BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE 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 BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE 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 BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANTOIWANA WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK LEADERS ACQUIRING COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $730,049, expenses of $858,626 and total assets of $810,184 at year end.

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