Nonprofit · EIN 85-3572355
BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION
Also known as BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER
Tax-exempt · ST LOUIS, MO 63109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $64,904 | $72,850 | -$7,946 | $8,782 | – | $8,782 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $57,277
- Program service revenue
- $5,700
- Investment income
- $600
- Other revenue
- $1,327
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,401
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,100
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $35,932
- Occupancy
- $584
- Printing, publications and postage
- $126
- Other expenses
- $35,108
- Program services (functional)
- $72,850
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,782
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,782
- Cash, savings and investments
- $8,782
- Gross receipts
- $64,904
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Tinner | President | 40 | $10,401 |
| Sheila Hodges | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
| Gunnar Bjorn Gundersen | board secretary | 0.02 | $0 |
| Stephen Staten | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
| Briana Alece Jansky | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
| Tiffany Williams | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
| Efran Menny | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
| Rana Irby | at-large board member | 0.02 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5850 MACKLIND AVE UNIT 481, ST LOUIS, MO 63109-3569
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 402 Broadway, San Francisco CA 94133
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Nathaniel Tinner, 402 Broadway, San Francisco CA 94133
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Nathaniel Tinner, President
Mission
The Black Catholic Messenger Foundation exists for the publishing of news events art op-eds and other media relevant to African-American Catholics. More specifically the organization will: a advocate for Black Catholics nationwide making stories known that would otherwise be buried or not covered at all. b nurture Black Catholic journalists and those non-black journalists with a special dedication to serving the Black Catholic community. c serve God the Catholic Church America and the world by celebrating Black Catholic achievements as well as making their concerns known and amplified. d partner with other organizations within the United States looking to further the goals of the Black Catholic community in conjunction with the larger Church and her goals as a global religious entity working for peace justice and human flourishing. e adhere fully to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 Black Catholic Messenger celebrated its fifth anniversary as a vital independent news source for the estimated three million Black Catholics in the United States. Operating as a nonprofit digital media platform BCM published hundreds of original news articles investigative reports interviews and opinion pieces significantly expanding its reach through its republishing partnership with the National Catholic Reporter and recognition from the National Press Foundation. Key programmatic achievements for the 2025 tax year included: Groundbreaking Papal Coverage: BCM led domestic and international reporting on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV the first American pontiff. BCM was among the first to report extensively on the Popes Creole and Black family lineage. This journalism provided a unique cultural lens to a global event and resulted in BCMs reporting being cited by major media outlets including The New Yorker The Root and NPR. Documenting the Path to Sainthood: BCM continued its critical role in tracking and publicizing the canonization processes of prominent African American Catholics. The publication provided regular updates on the advancement of figures such as Venerable Mother Mary Lange Servant of God Thea Bowman Venerable Augustus Tolton and Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward educating the public on Black Catholic history. Advocacy and Catholic Social Teaching: The publication provided a platform for moral witness and advocacy publishing in-depth commentary on the intersection of faith and systemic issues affecting the Black community. 2025 coverage heavily focused on applying Catholic Social Teaching to modern challenges including voting rights mass incarceration mental health and the ongoing need for racial solidarity within the U.S. Church. Cultural Curation and Education: BCM fostered intellectual and spiritual engagement by publishing the 2025 edition of "Black Catholic Books of Note," promoting literature by Black Catholic authors. The platform also honored liturgical history such as coverage of the historical marker for Fr. Clarence Rivers the father of Black Catholic liturgy. Through these journalistic efforts BCM successfully countered the erasure of Black Catholic narratives offering a nuanced culturally informed perspective that secular or general Catholic media often misses thereby fulfilling its educational and charitable tax-exempt mission.Expenses $72,850
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3572355
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,782
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $64,904 | $72,850 | $8,782 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Nathaniel Tinner | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Nathaniel Aaron Tinner | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Nathaniel Tinner | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Nathaniel Tinner | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Nathaniel Aaron Tinner | 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 85-3572355).
Questions about BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION is 85-3572355.
- Is BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION 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 CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION 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 CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Nathaniel Tinner.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,401 (Nathaniel Tinner, President).
- How much revenue does BLACK CATHOLIC MESSENGER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,904, expenses of $72,850 and total assets of $8,782 at year end.
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