irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $447KStrategic Communications/Digital Campaigns/Research Creating an environment for Black women to lead through research cultural Shifting communications work, and digital campaigns. Develop on and offline communications to help elevate Black womens voices and help shape the national narrative about Black women in American politics. Accomplished through the development of website content, production of Sunday Brunch Series, FacebookLive and Twitter chat events and seeking to expand earned media opportunities. Compile, conduct and release research on Black womens political and civic leadership.
- #2 $202KConvenings & Events Host events, townhalls and conversations that gather Black women in communities to discuss issues concerning Black women and their families. Events and convenings create spaces for Black women to be informed, engaged and to take action that will expand Black womens civic engagement beyond the voting booth, to increasing the number of Black women pursuing elected leadership.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Women Voters Poll
Biennial polling initiative measuring political attitudes, issue priorities, and voting behavior among Black women voters nationwide
Black Women in American Politics Report
Annual research report documenting the status of Black women's political representation across federal, state, and local offices in partnership with the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University
Convenings & Events
Hosts town halls and gatherings to engage Black women in civic dialogue and support leadership development
Sunday Brunch Series
Digital campaign featuring online discussions and interviews highlighting Black women leaders and political issues
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 3 activities
- Advocate for Black women’s political viability and narrative changeConducts narrative-shaping campaigns and media outreach to elevate the visibility and electoral viability of Black women in politics, including presenting research findings at public forums such as the National Press Club.
- Educate and mobilize Black women for civic and political actionEngages Black women in public debate and social action through digital campaigns, communications, and organizing initiatives designed to increase civic participation and leadership in American politics.
- Support Black women's political leadership development and pipeline expansionImplements long-term strategies to recruit, train, and support Black women candidates for elected office through comprehensive programming, partnerships, and national network-building efforts aimed at strengthening civic and political leadership capacity.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conduct polling and data analysis on Black women votersDesigns, conducts, and releases original polling and data analysis focused on Black women voters, including their political concerns, electoral behavior, and engagement. Findings are disseminated through public reports and media briefings, such as the 2024 Black women voters poll conducted in partnership with HIT Strategies.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Host civic engagement events and discussions for Black womenOrganizes and hosts salon conversations, tele-town halls, roundtables, and digital events—including the Sunday Brunch Series, Facebook Live, and Twitter chats—to engage Black women in political dialogue, promote civic participation, and strengthen leadership development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct and publish research on Black women's political representation and civic engagementProduces and publishes recurring comprehensive reports on the status of Black women in American politics, including historical context, current representation, and electoral trends. These include joint publications with the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), such as the "Black Women in American Politics" series and special reports on congressional representation and election analysis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$948K
Contributions & grants$948K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$340%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.73M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$847K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$263K
Cash$90K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynda Carr | President & CEO | 20 | $199K |
| Eboni Turner | VP of Programs | 8 | $163K |
| Shannon Arthur | VP of Institutional Development | 18 | $159K |
| Aprill Turner | Vice President | 19 | $155K |
| Kennetta Piper | Events Mgr/Director of Events | 17 | $106K |
| Lisa Hargrove 81624 | Chief of Staff | 17 | $101K |
board members · 2
- Michele Jawando — Board Member
- Tamika Mallory — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Co-published reports on the status of Black women in American politics.
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Co-published the "Black Women in American Politics 2025" report
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Collaborated on the publication of "Black Women in American Politics: 2017 Status Update."
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Collaborated with Higher Heights Leadership Fund to produce the 2014 report on the status of Black women in American politics.
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Collaborates with CAWP to produce the Black Women in American Politics report series.
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Collaborates with Higher Heights Leadership Fund to produce reports on Black women in American politics.
- Center for American Women and Politics Partner — Partnered with Higher Heights Leadership Fund to release the report "Black Women in American Politics 2025".
- Center for American Women in Politics Partner — Collaborated on the release of the "By the Numbers: Black Women in the 117th Congress" report.
- Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University Partner — Partner organization through its unit CAWP, co-publishing the "Black Women in American Politics 2025" report
- Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University Partner — Partners through its unit CAWP to research and publish reports on Black women in politics.
- HIT Strategies Partner — Collaborated with Higher Heights to release poll findings on Black women voters in 2024.
- HIT Strategies Partner — Partnered with HIT Strategies to conduct and release polling data on Black women voters.
- Higher Heights for America Network — Collaborates with Higher Heights for America to advance Black women's political engagement.
- Other organizations Partner — Partners with other organizations on initiatives including research, training, and convenings.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Data-Driven Advocacy and Research-to-Actionmethodology: data-driven advocacyBy producing and leveraging research and data on disparities in political representation, the organization informs advocacy and mobilization efforts because evidence-based analysis creates legitimacy, identifies strategic opportunities, and strengthens the case for structural change in political systems.
- Leadership Pipeline Developmentmethodology: leadership-pipeline-developmentBy building leadership capacity and creating structured pathways for Black women, the organization increases their political representation and long-term influence because sustained leadership growth requires early and continuous investment in talent and civic skills.