irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $705KPHILANTHROPIC ADVISING SERVICESPHILANTHROPIC ADVISING SERVICES PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND TOOLS DESIGNED TO INCREASE GRANTMAKERS' INVESTMENTS, DEVELOP COLLECTIVE GIVING MODELS, AND SUPPORT DONORS IN DOING THEIR WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY.
- #2 $663KMEMBERSHIP SERVICESABFE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO PHILANTHROPIC PROFESSIONALS, NONPROFIT LEADERS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, AND SECTOR PARTNERS. ABFE OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND IDEAS, AND TO CULTIVATE PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT OFTEN RESULT IN LEARNING, CO-INVESTMENT, AND EXPANDED SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
National gathering of philanthropic and nonprofit professionals to discuss strategies for supporting Black communities through philanthropy; includes the James A. Joseph Lecture and Awards
Membership Services
Provides tools, resources, networking, and professional development opportunities for philanthropic professionals and nonprofit leaders focused on Black communities
Philanthropic Advising Services
Offers workshops, technical assistance, and consulting to foundations and grantmakers to enhance racial equity in their giving strategies
Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities (RPBC) Framework
A racial equity framework tailored to guide grantmaking in and for Black communities, designed to reduce racial disparities and strengthen community outcomes
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Capacity building for grantmakers and philanthropy-serving organizationsProvides workshops, tools, racial equity training, and technical assistance to foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and philanthropy-serving organizations to improve donor effectiveness, increase investments, and develop collective giving models. Delivered training to approximately 35 organizations in 2023, including 17 in 2022.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosting annual virtual conference for foundation executivesHosted a virtual annual conference in 2020 that engaged 336 participants, serving as a platform for knowledge sharing and networking among Black foundation leaders and allies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$13.80M
Contributions & grants$11.38M82%
Program service revenue$1.71M12%
Investment income$705K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.99M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$5.07M
Grants paid out$720K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.58M
Cash$12.56M
Investments$8.51M
Liabilities$1.25M
Net assets$22.33M
Liquid reserves28.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +137.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS SUSAN TAYLOR BATTEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 45 | $399K |
| MS HAJRINA SHEHU | VP, FINANCE AND ADMIN | 40 | $283K |
| MS LISA ZANETTA ADDAMS-PILGRIM | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $272K |
| MS MICHELL SPEIGHT | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $272K |
| MR EDWARD JONES | VP, PROGRAMS | 40 | $242K |
| MS TAHIRA CHRISTMON | VP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $241K |
| MS TRINNETE COOPER | DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING SVC | 40 | $174K |
| MR EURIS JOHNSON SENIOR | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $163K |
| MR JUSTON COOPER | NETWORK AND PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR | 40 | $156K |
| MR EDGAR BREEDEN | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $153K |
| MS GRACE UDOH-OSHIN | DIRECTOR OF STORYTELLING | 40 | $146K |
board members · 14
- MR ALVIN LOUIS STARKS — DIRECTOR
- MR CHARLES SIDNEY FIELDS — DIRECTOR
- MR DAMON HEWITT — DIRECTOR
- MR HERBERT DRAYTON TREAS AS — OF MAY 2025), DIR. (THRU MAY 2025
- MR ISAIAH OLIVER — SECRETARY
- MR STEPHEN WEBSTER — DIRECTOR
- MS AISHA ALEXANDER YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- MS CYNTHIA MULLER — DIRECTOR
- MS DALILA WILSON-SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- MS DIANA TATE VERMIERE — DIRECTOR
- MS JUMI FALUSI SAMEN — DIRECTOR
- MS MAISHA SIMMONS — DIRECTOR
- MS MARIA WOODRUFF-WRIGHT — TREASURER (THRU MAY 2025)
- MS RENEE KARIBI-WHYTE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- James A. Joseph Lecture and Awards Partner — Celebrates leaders in the field through an annual lecture and awards program that has been a signature initiative for over 30 years.
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.
- Racial Equity Grantmaking Tailored to Black Communitiesmethodology: racial_equity_grantmaking_tailored_to_black_communitiesBy tailoring racial equity grantmaking to the specific historical, cultural, and structural context of Black communities, the organization increases the relevance and impact of funding because one-size-fits-all approaches fail to address unique systemic barriers.
- Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communitiesmethodology: responsive_philanthropy_in_black_communitiesBy applying the Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities (RPBC) framework, the organization strengthens community-driven solutions and improves outcomes in Black communities because it centers community dignity and leverages existing strengths rather than imposing external models.