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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3806712

BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

Also known as BLACKECE

Tax-exempt · PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523

Financials

$762K$675K2023$1M$817K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,040,489$817,143$223,346$718,421$5,330$713,091
June 30, 2024990$762,200$675,253$86,947$503,591$13,846$489,745
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,040,489
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$292,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$530,778
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,000
Accounting fees
$5,073
Travel
$34,730
Program services (functional)
$125,040
Management and general (functional)
$692,103

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$503,591
Total assets, end of year
$718,421
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,330
Net assets, end of year
$713,091
Net assets without donor restrictions
$550,000
Net assets with donor restrictions
$163,091
Gross receipts
$1,040,489
Employees
6
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keisha NzewiExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
32$162,000
Samantha ThompsonChief Operating Officer
Key employee
32$130,000
Lloyd SchineBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Angela JenkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dr Lee JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Lea AustinBoard President
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keisha NzewiExecutive Director
Institutional trustee, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
32$162,000
Samantha ThompsonChief Operating Officer
Key employee
32$121,000
Lea AustinBoard President
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Lloyd SchineBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Angela JenkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Dr Lee JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
374 CAMELBACK RD, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-1357
In care of
% KEISHA NWEZI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Keisha Nzewi, 374 Camelback Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Signed the 990
Keisha Nzewi, Executive Director
Phone
(510) 812-3390

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-3806712 or by the name BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Black Californians United for Early Care and Education is committed to disrupting and abolishing over 400 years of intentionally designed institutional and systemic racism. We work to ensure California's ECE system is culturally affirming for Black children, families, and early educators, and that ECE policies and resource allocation are aligned to match our vision.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We launched the Institute for Culturally Affirming Practices for Black Children because we know the stakes are high. Black children in early care and education (ECE) settings continue to face systemic inequities and are often either rendered invisible through underrepresentation or hypervisible and misrepresented through deficit-based lenses, both of which undermine their brilliance Too often, quality measures and professional development frameworks ignore the reality that Black families and Black educators are stewards of brilliance, cultural capital, and ways of knowing that not only benefit Black children but all children. Our vision was clear: to create a professional learning space that centers Black culture, language, and history, and equips early educators and ECE professionals with deeper awareness and practical strategies while building a community of practice committed to affirming Black children every single day. We designed the Institute as a five-session professional development journey curated and led by experts within the BlackECE coalition. Grounded in Black joy, love for Black children, and the pursuit of justice for Black people, the Institute deepened participants' awareness and planted seeds for culturally affirming strategies that uplift Black children, families, and communities. Each session blended theory with actionable practice and was complemented by reflection circles that provided space for dialogue, peer-to-peer learning, and deeper meaning-making. Twenty-four educators and leaders joined this inaugural cohort, representing program administrators, center-based educators, and family child care providers. Participants represented diverse communities across California, from Los Angeles to the Central Valley to the Bay Area. Most brought more than a decade of experience in ECE, while others were earlier in their journey but deeply committed to change. Together, they built a community of practice that combined lived experience, professional expertise, and shared purpose with the intention of shaping early learning, teacher preparation, and ECE systems in ways that affirm Black children. At the conclusion of the Institute, participants shared their perspectives and confidence. The post-survey captured how experiences across the five sessions influenced their practice and intentions moving forward. Participants reported: Stronger confidence across all practice areas: 100% felt confident applying affirming approaches (up from 76%), 80% in engaging families (up from 55%), 90% in addressing bias (up from 85%), and 90% in affirming multilingual learners including Black Language (up from 62%). High intentions to act: 100% were likely to advocate for affirming practices, 90% to share knowledge with peers, 90% to implement affirming practices, and 70% to adjust teaching or engagement strategies. Based on insights from the pre-survey, questions about coaching and technical assistance were added to the post-survey to better understand participants' ongoing support needs. Results showed: Mixed interest in coaching and technical assistance: 20% said yes, 30% maybe, and 50% no. Still, 90% were at least somewhat likely to participate if BlackECE offered it, with preferences for curriculum planning support, small-group peer coaching, and hands-on guidance. Beyond the numbers, participants described the Institute as transformative. As one reflected, "It feels refreshing to be in a space where we can actually say the word racism and not avoid it, because these conditions are real in our daily lives." Others spoke of the sessions as "planting seeds" that would guide their decisions long after the Institute, and of the call to "prepare, not just protect" children by naming racism and affirming identity. Participants highlighted how affirming Black English as a legitimate language shifted their sense of professional responsibility, and how seeing children's names, language, and culture honored changed what quality meant for them. These reflections show that the Institute did more than build skills; it reoriented mindsets toward cultural affirmation as the standard of quality.
    Expenses $3,387 · revenue $7,400
  • We hosted our first annual Symposium, bringing together nearly 150 people, including early educators, researchers, policymakers, advocates, families and community stakeholders to advance policies and practices across California's early learning and care system. The symposium provided a much-needed space to affirm and recognize the importance of culturally affirming learning environments, where Black children are loved, nurtured, and safe, Black families are welcomed and engaged, and Black early care and education providers are respected and valued as the professionals they are. The event focused on our strategic priorities, racial wage justice, cultural affirmation and Reparations.
    Expenses $75,971 · revenue $74,100
  • We help families and ECE programs discover the beauty of Black heritage with our "Black Family Culture Kits." Each kit, celebrating a unique aspect of Black culture, is filled with engaging activities and materials for Black families and their children. These kits offer a fun and educational way to connect with our roots and celebrate our rich history and traditions through four distinct themes throughout the year. Embrace this enriching cultural journey with your family. The kits are distributed four times a year, focusing on food, appreciation of all hair textures, skin colors, and a celebration of Juneteenth and music.
    Expenses $40,439 · revenue $41,041
  • We provide three Black Family Cookout events in Compton, Merced and Walnut Creek, CA. With over 200 participants, we provided space for families, children and early educators to gather and celebrate Black culture, enjoy good food, and learn more about BlackECE.
    Expenses $5,243 · revenue $5,000

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3806712
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$718,421
Income (IRS master file)
$1,040,489

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,040,489$817,143$718,421XML
990June 2024$762,200$675,253$503,591IRS
990June 2023$496,122$99,943$396,179IRS

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 88-3806712).

Questions about BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

What is the EIN of BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION is 88-3806712.
Is BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION 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 CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION 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 CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION 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 CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Keisha Nzewi.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,000 (Keisha Nzewi, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,040,489, expenses of $817,143 and total assets of $718,421 at year end.

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