Nonprofit · EIN 87-2857918
BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NATCHEZ, MS 39120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $27,778 | $24,825 | $2,953 | $132,342 | $0 | $132,342 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $125,271 | $0 | $125,271 | $129,389 | $0 | $129,389 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,778
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $19,725
- Other expenses
- $5,100
- Program services (functional)
- $5,100
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,389
- Total assets, end of year
- $132,342
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $132,342
- Cash, savings and investments
- $132,342
- Gross receipts
- $27,778
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Smith | Executive Director | 35 | $0 |
| Servia Fortenberry | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anita Gibbs Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darin Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Engle | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Smith | Executive Director | 35 | $0 |
| Servia Fortenberry | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anita Gibbs Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darin Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Engle | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST, NATCHEZ, MS 39120-2825
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Joseph Smith, Executive Director
- Phone
- (601) 571-8711
- Website
- blacknatchez.org
Mission
BlackNatchez.org seeks to elevate and preserve Black culture in Natchez by creating opportunities for citizens and visitors to engage with Black history and culture, preserving historic African-American sites, and supporting the redevelopment of predominantly Black areas in Adams County.
Program accomplishments
- Community Conversations - To create an opportunity for the public to engage with thought leaders, change-makers, and do-gooders, we hosted conversations with Dr. Ariela Gross, NFL Linebacker Jamin Davis, and the Natchez Chamber of Commerce.Expenses $1,700
- Afrotourism Summit - This year's Afrotourism Summit brought together tourism players for conversations and strategy around growing our local Afrotourism ecosystems. We welcomed several newcomers who have planned activations of new tourism sites in Natchez.Expenses $2,300
- NatchezBorn Genius - This series highlights the contributions of people born in or currently living in Natchez. The primary goal of this program is to inspire the local community about what is possible when one is intentional about their choices.Expenses $1,100
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2857918
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $132,342
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,778
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2024
- 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $27,778 | $24,825 | $132,342 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $125,271 | $0 | $129,389 | XML |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG
- What is the EIN of BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG is 87-2857918.
- Is BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG 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 BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACKNATCHEZDOTORG have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,778, expenses of $24,825 and total assets of $132,342 at year end.
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