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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1435652

BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC

Tax-exempt · LUTZ, FL 33559

Financials

$25K$8K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$25,002$8,327$16,675$16,675$0$16,675
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,000
Other expenses
$327
Program services (functional)
$8,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$16,675
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,675
Cash, savings and investments
$16,675
Gross receipts
$25,002

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ebony VazBoard President6$0
Servola FrazierBoard of Director2$0
Rose LejisteBoard of Director2$0
Lloyd ReshardBoard of Director2$0
Cherrise WilksBoard of Director2$0
Dr Wanda EugeneBoard of Director2$0
Temante LearyBoard of Director1$0
Ora TannerEducation Committee Chai0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
26246 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD STE 1008, LUTZ, FL 33559-7206
In care of
% EBONY VAZ
Signed the 990-EZ
Ebony Vaz, Board President
Phone
(813) 515-0150
Return prepared by
Rolanda S McDuffie CPA

Mission

To unite and provide access, education, advocacy, and technical support to Florida organizations and leaders with a focus on elevating innovation in the Black community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The IP Launchpad Program was launched to empower Black innovators. It included a 4-Week Virtual Series in collaboration with the USPTO. It also involved the launch of the IP/Patent Hacks Innovation Hub in partnership with Kukua Institute, aiming to provide access to resources and training for 1,000 businesses in Florida. The Pinellas Community Foundation provided a grant to fund this program
    Expenses $8,000 · grants $20,000
  • The Last Mile Fund Partnership was launched to bridge the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs
  • Through its public comments, BILF advocated for equitable policies by providing input to the Management and Budget Office, OpenAI, the AI Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, and the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA)

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-1435652
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)
Education (B02)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,675
Income (IRS master file)
$25,002

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$25,002$8,327$16,675IRS

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 99-1435652).

Questions about BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC

What is the EIN of BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC is 99-1435652.
Is BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK INNOVATION LEADERS OF FLORIDA INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $25,002, expenses of $8,327 and total assets of $16,675 at year end.

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