Nonprofit · EIN 88-2846006
BLACK VISIONS
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $38,635 | $2,597,317 | -$2,558,682 | $12,069,117 | $678,292 | $11,390,825 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,071,407 | $2,368,987 | $1,702,420 | $3,841,966 | $239,013 | $3,602,953 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $994,057 | $949,996 | $44,061 | $599,041 | $23,508 | $575,533 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $602,500 | $71,028 | $531,472 | $536,718 | $5,246 | $531,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,635
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,113,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $390,930
- Other salaries and wages
- $421,746
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $930,978
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $42,054
- Accounting fees
- $7,800
- Occupancy
- $19,065
- Travel
- $27,103
- Program services (functional)
- $2,097,008
- Management and general (functional)
- $351,957
- Fundraising (functional)
- $148,352
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,112,078
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,069,117
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $678,292
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,390,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $68,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,390,825
- Gross receipts
- $38,635
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA JOHNSON | CHAIR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| VALENTINA MCKENZIE | CHAIR THROUGH JANUARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HAILU YILMA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NOEL GORDON DESOUSA | TREASURER/DIR OF FINANCE THRU JANUARY Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| DARRYL A BULLOCK | TREASURER BEG' FEB/INTERNAL COMM MGR Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| ALICIA JACKSON-THOLE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS OF 4/30/2025 Officer | 32 | $0 |
| MARCUS MILLS | BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR OF POLICY THRU MARCH Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| YOLANDA ROTH | BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| JADA PULLEY | BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR OF HR Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| ALEXIS COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER/MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| TOSHIRA GARRAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| VINE ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL GORDON DESOUSA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $132,036 |
| JULIA JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $91,248 |
| HAILU YILMA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $29,483 |
| VALENTINA MCKENZIE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $21,467 |
| ALEXIS COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MARCUS MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| YOLANDA ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| VINE ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DARRYL A BULLOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TOSHIRA GARRAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JADA PULLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL GORDON DESOUSA | TREASURER BEGINNING JULY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $98,156 |
| EYAKEM HAILU YILMA | VICE CHAIR BEGINNING JULY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,400 |
| VALENTINA MCKENZIE | CHAIR BEGINNING JULY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $18,250 |
| KANDACE MONTGOMERY | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MISKI NOOR | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ROSE BREWER | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH AUGUST Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| SAM GRANT | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH AUGUST Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| JOJO KURIA | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH JULY Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MARIE MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH AUGUST Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| ANDREA RITCHIE | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH JULY Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| HADIJA STEEN MILLS | BOARD MEMBER THROUGH JULY Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANDACE MONTGOMERY | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MISKI NOOR | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SOPHIA BENRUD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| YOLANDA HARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| OLUCHI OMEOGOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| AR'TESHA SABALLOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 34 13TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-1002
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 3211 Irving Blvd, Dallas TX 75247
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALICIA JACKSON-THOLE, PO BOX 18440, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
- Signed the 990
- ALICIA JACKSON-THOLE, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (612) 398-6930
- Website
- BLVMN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- OLSEN THIELEN & CO LTD
Mission
TO ORGANIZE POWERFUL, CONNECTED COMMUNITIES AND TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMS OF VIOLENCE
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM NAME: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSPROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * SUPPORTED TC PRIDE TO TABLE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON THE WORK OF BLACK VISIONS.* SUPPORTED THE "WEST BROADWAY MPLS JUNETEENTH" TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.* SUPPORTED THE "ENDSLAVERYMN DAY ON THE HILL" TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY EFFORTS OF THE ENDSLAVERY CAMPAIGN.PROGRAM NAME: HERC (HENNEPIN ENERGY RECOVERY CENTER) INITIATIVEPROGRAM DESCRIPTION: TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE TRASH INCINERATOR IN THE COMMUNITY THAT IS POLLUTING THE AIR. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * CONTINUED WORK ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THE HENNEPIN ENERGY RECOVERY CENTER TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF THE LOCAL AIR-POLLUTING INCINERATOR. HOSTING MEETINGS AT OUR OFFICE AND CONTINUED COALITION SUPPORT IN MOVING TOWARDS CLOSURE.Expenses $2,097,008 · grants $1,113,800
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2846006
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,841,966
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,071,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $38,635 | $2,597,317 | $12,069,117 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,071,407 | $2,368,987 | $3,841,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $994,057 | $949,996 | $599,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $602,500 | $71,028 | $536,718 | 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 88-2846006).
Questions about BLACK VISIONS
- What is the EIN of BLACK VISIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK VISIONS is 88-2846006.
- Is BLACK VISIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BLACK VISIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK VISIONS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BLACK VISIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK VISIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK VISIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALICIA JACKSON-THOLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK VISIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK VISIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,635, expenses of $2,597,317 and total assets of $12,069,117 at year end.
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