Nonprofit · EIN 85-1228168
BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION
Also known as BLAC COALITION
Tax-exempt · FARMINGTN HLS, MI 48335
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $455,096 | $345,595 | $109,501 | $1,017,075 | $763,880 | $253,195 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $179,009 | $133,070 | $45,939 | $291,969 | $148,275 | $143,694 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $62,388 | $59,921 | $2,467 | $252,494 | $154,739 | $97,755 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ (amended) | $115,338 | $71,533 | $43,805 | $255,557 | $160,269 | $95,288 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $296,142
- Program service revenue
- $140,517
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $18,437
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $66,430
- Depreciation
- $15,969
- Program services (functional)
- $76,311
- Management and general (functional)
- $269,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $291,969
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,017,075
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $763,880
- Net assets, end of year
- $253,195
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $946,576
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $253,195
- Gross receipts
- $455,096
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER SULLIVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $45,000 |
| TIFFANY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 10 | $10,000 |
| COLTEN BARNABY | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY BRADFORD Jr | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TEQUION BROOKINS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Sullivan | Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President | 25 | $0 |
| David S Walker | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Colten Barnaby | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Tiffany Johnson | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Dr Timothy Bradford Jr | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| TeQuion Brookins | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Sullivan | Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President | 25 | $0 |
| David S Walker | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Colten Barnaby | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Tiffany Johnson | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Dr Timothy Bradford Jr | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| TeQuion Brookins | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Sullivan | Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President | 16 | $0 |
| David S Walker | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Colten Barnaby | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Tiffany Johnson | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Dr Timothy Bradford Jr | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| TeQuion Brookins | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 35305 BLUE SPRUCE DR, FARMINGTN HLS, MI 48335-4616
- In care of
- % DEXTER SULLIVAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 35305 Blue Spruce Drive, Farmington Hills MI 48335
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEXTER SULLIVAN, 35305 BLUE SPRUCE DRIVE, FARMINGTON, MI 48335
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Dexter Sullivan, 35305 Blue Spruce Drive, Farmington Hills MI 48335
- Signed the 990
- DEXTER SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (313) 327-1449
- Website
- THEBLAC.CO
- Return prepared by
- OPTIX ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
THE BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION IS A MOVEMENT THAT BUILDS BLACK POWER BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THAT UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- WE HAD OUR BLACK LEGACY 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA IN 2025/ EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT WE HOST, PRIMARILY HEALTH IS WEALTH DETROIT. THIS EVENT IS AIMED AT BRINGING EDUCATION, JOY, HEALING, AND RESTORATION TO THE CITY OF DETROIT THROUGH INTENTIONALLY CURATED CONVERSATIONS, RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES ABOUT OUR HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HUMANITY. PROGRAM EXPENSES ALSO INCLUDE OUR GROUND UP LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND TRAINING FEES FOR INSTRUCTORS. THE GROUND UP PROJECT IS A LARGE-SCALE EFFORT TO REVITALIZE PROPERTY IN ONE OF DETROITS HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOODS, PROMITING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DEXTER/LINWOOD AND LASALLE GARDEN COMMUNITIES.Expenses $76,311 · revenue $140,517
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-1228168
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,017,075
- Income (IRS master file)
- $455,096
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $455,096 | $345,595 | $1,017,075 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $179,009 | $133,070 | $291,969 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Dexter Sullivan | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $62,388 | $59,921 | $252,494 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Dexter Sullivan | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $115,338 | $71,533 | $255,557 | XML |
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 85-1228168).
Questions about BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION
- What is the EIN of BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION is 85-1228168.
- Is BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION 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 LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION 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 BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION 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 BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEXTER SULLIVAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (DEXTER SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLACK LEGACY ADVANCEMENT COALITION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $455,096, expenses of $345,595 and total assets of $1,017,075 at year end.
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