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BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 883303759 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$451K
expenses
$412K
net assets
$43K
employees
0
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER BLACK INDIVIDUALS AND PERSONS OF COLOR (POC) WITHIN THE CREATIVE REALM. THROUGH A ROBUST PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY, AND ACTIVISM, THE BBF AIMS TO ACTIVELY DISMANTLE THE STRUCTURES OF SYSTEMIC RACISM THAT HAVE LONG PERVADED OUR SOCIETY. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE TALENTS AND POTENTIALS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING THEM TO FLOURISH WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE CREATIVE DOMAINS. BY PROVIDING NECESSARY RESOURCES AND PLATFORMS, THE BBF FOSTERS AN ECOSYSTEM OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION FOR CREATIVES, ESPECIALLY THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc. empowers Black individuals and persons of color in the creative industries through education, philanthropy, and activism. The foundation provides scholarships to university-level students pursuing careers in art, design, and media, and supports youth development via partnerships with organizations like The Door and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. It aims to dismantle systemic racism and foster equitable representation in creative fields.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $234K
    INVESTING IN CREATIVE FUTURES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS: THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A TESTAMENT TO ITS COMMITMENT TO NURTURING TALENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. APPROXIMATELY TEN UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS IN ART, DESIGN, AND MEDIA. THIS INVESTMENT IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS ENSURES THAT FINANCIAL BARRIERS DO NOT HINDER THE DREAMS OF YOUNG INNOVATORS, PROMOTING ACCESS TO INDUSTRIES THAT SHAPE CULTURAL NARRATIVES AND DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
  2. #2 $96K
    SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: THE BRANDON BLACKWOOD FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH RENOWNED ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE DOOR AND THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW. BY COLLABORATING WITH THESE ENTITIES, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING LEGAL AID, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND MENTORSHIP. THESE PARTNERSHIPS AMPLIFY THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, HELPING THEM TO OVERCOME SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Investing in Creative Futures through Scholarships
Provides financial support to approximately ten university-level students pursuing studies in art, design, and media to reduce financial barriers in creative industries.
Supporting Youth Development through Strategic Partnerships
Collaborates with organizations like The Door and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to offer educational resources, legal aid, and mentorship to youth from underserved communities.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for students in art, design, and media
      Provides financial support to approximately ten university-level students annually, with $15,000 awarded in grants and $234,353 spent on scholarship program expenses.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding youth development programs through partnerships
      Supports youth development initiatives including legal aid, educational resources, and mentorship via external organizations, with $96,451 spent on program expenses and $20,000 awarded in grants.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$451K
Contributions & grants$451K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$43K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$43K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • CORTNI HAUGHTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Partner — Partners to provide legal aid, educational resources, and mentorship for youth development.
  • THE DOOR Partner — Collaborates on youth development initiatives including legal aid, education, and mentorship.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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