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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3209514

BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38125

Financials

$144K$96K2023$428K$303K2024$443K$478K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$443,434$478,070-$34,636$160,019$500$159,519
December 31, 2024990$427,519$302,748$124,771$225,108$500$224,608
December 31, 2023990-EZ$143,603$95,820$47,783$94,989$500$94,489
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$443,428
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Other salaries and wages
$107,864
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$130,889
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$50,875
Accounting fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$42,465
Travel
$9,374
Depreciation
$1,103
Program services (functional)
$317,747
Management and general (functional)
$160,323

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$225,108
Total assets, end of year
$160,019
Total liabilities, end of year
$500
Net assets, end of year
$159,519
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,692
Net assets without donor restrictions
$159,519
Gross receipts
$443,434
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
TN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rev DrJ Lawrence TurnerFounder & President
Officer, Key employee
1$0
Rev Dr Earle Fisher PHDDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Dr Gina StewartDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Dr Karren ToddDirector
Officer
1$0
Bishop Linwood DillardDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Darell HarringtonDirector
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rev DrJ Lawrence TurnerFounder & President
Officer, Key employee
1$0
Rev Dr Earle Fisher PHDDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Dr Gina StewartDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Dr Karren ToddDirector
Officer
1$0
Bishop Linwood DillardDirector
Officer
1$0
Rev Darell HarringtonDirector
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rev DrJ Lawrence TurnerFounder & President1$0
Rev Dr Earle Fisher PHDDirector1$0
Rev Dr Gina StewartDirector1$0
Rev Dr Karren ToddDirector1$0
Rev Darell HarringtonSecretary1$0
Bishop Linwood DillardTreasurer1$0
Rev Dr Byron MooreVice Chair1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8220 E SHELBY DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-3201
In care of
% JASON LAWRENCE TURNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
8220 E SHELBY DR, MEMPHIS TN 38125
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Shirley Bondon, 8220 E Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38125
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jason Lawrence Turner, 8220 E SHELBY DR, MEMPHIS TN 38125
Signed the 990
Shirley Bondon, Executive Director
Phone
(901) 701-7842
Return prepared by
Davis Professional

Mission

The Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis is committed to expressing the voice of the Black Church and supporting its resurgence as a catalyst for social justice. We help our members to work at the intersection of theology and social justice, taking action on an agenda to address

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Health Equity Education and Information Promote the expansion of Medicaid by engaging and educating leaders and members of the faith community on disparities in health care and the need to close the coverage gap.The Framers Market plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting local businesses, and fostering community engagement in a local food system that operates for the public benefit.
    Expenses $68,387 · revenue $105,000
  • Juvenile Justice Research and Education
    Expenses $24,074 · revenue $100,000
  • Housing Research, Education and Community Organizing It is a multi-year campaign designed to conduct research, raise awareness, tell renters stories, and explore policy and structural changes to address the rental housing crisis in Memphis.
    Expenses $225,286 · revenue $231,500

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3209514
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$160,019
Income (IRS master file)
$443,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$443,434$478,070$160,019IRS
990December 2024$427,519$302,748$225,108IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$143,603$95,820$94,989XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jason Lawrence Turner
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: J Lawrence Turner
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-3209514).

Questions about BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS

What is the EIN of BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS is 85-3209514.
Is BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS 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 CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS 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 CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS 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 CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shirley Bondon.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE OF MEMPHIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $443,434, expenses of $478,070 and total assets of $160,019 at year end.

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