irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $682KOTHER PROGRAMS:Talent Development:BPM provides talent development through several programs, including:.BPMPlus Emerging Media Initiative - offers professional development workshops and training for content creators interested in producing Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality media projects. 7 producers participated in the program.360 Incubator+ - a 6-8 week mentoring program for independent documentary producers. 7 producers were selected for the program..PitchBLACK Forum - Independent media makers receive professional training and support to prepare for a live pitch. Twelve producers pitched their projects to funders, distributors, and industry leaders. Three were selected to receive production funding.Outreach & Engagement:Through its outreach and engagement initiatives, BPM expands the reach of public media to ensure unserved and underserved communities have access to smart, innovative, and groundbreaking stories exploring the diversity of the African American and African Diaspora experience. BPM partners with public media stations, cultural institutions, and community organizations to screen and promote select content from the AfroPop series, the BPM Trailblazer, and BPM-funded programs.FISCAL SPONSORSHIP:BPM also manages grants and contributions as a fiscal sponsor for small not-for-profit entities.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
360 Incubator+
A 6-8 week mentoring program for independent documentary producers developing projects in immersive media.
BPMPlus Emerging Media Initiative
Offers professional development workshops and training for content creators in virtual reality and augmented reality media production.
Black Media Story Summit
Regional and national gatherings connecting creatives with industry stakeholders to explore production and distribution of Black documentary and short media content.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Manages grants and contributions on behalf of small nonprofit entities producing media content.
Outreach & Engagement
Partners with public media stations and cultural institutions to screen and promote content from AfroPop, BPM Trailblazer, and BPM-funded programs.
PitchBLACK Forum
Provides training and a live pitch opportunity for independent media makers to present projects to funders, distributors, and industry leaders.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
-
Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 2 activities
- Mentorship for independent documentary producersRuns a 6-8 week mentoring program for 7 independent documentary producers each year, providing guidance and support in project development.
- PitchBLACK Forum for media project fundingHosts the PitchBLACK Forum, where 12 independent media makers annually pitch projects to funders and industry leaders, with 3 typically receiving production funding.
-
-
Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Community screening and promotion of Black media contentPartners with public media stations, cultural institutions, and community organizations to screen and promote content from the AfroPop series, the BPM Trailblazer, and BPM-funded programs for underserved communities.
-
-
Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Professional development in immersive media productionOffers professional development workshops and training in virtual and augmented reality media production for 7 content creators annually.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fiscal sponsorship for small nonprofit entitiesActs as a fiscal sponsor, managing grants and contributions for small not-for-profit entities, enabling them to receive funding under BPM’s nonprofit umbrella.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.87M
Contributions & grants$2.82M98%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$3.14M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.40M
Cash$995K
Investments$0
Liabilities$478K
Net assets$2.93M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -31.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE FIELDS-CRUZ | Executive Dir. | 40 | $190K |
| CLIFFORD CHARLES | CFO | 20 | $43K |
board members · 11
- ANDRENA IFILL — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTONIA CAREW-WATTS — VICE IR
- Allison Simmons — BOARD MEMBER
- DENIESE DAVIES — Board Chair
- DR VALERIE WILLIAMS-SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- EVA MARIE MALONE — BOARD MEMBER
- GUY-MAX DELPHIN — Treasurer
- JON WALLS — BOARD MEMBER
- Janis Smith-Gomez — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMANTHA ABRAMS — Secretary
- TRAVIS MITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- community organizations Partner — Works with community organizations to increase access to public media content for underserved audiences.
- cultural institutions Partner — Collaborates with cultural institutions to screen and promote content from the AfroPop series and BPM-funded programs.
- public media stations Partner — Partners with public media stations to screen and promote AfroPop series and BPM-funded content.
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.
- Community-Centered Narrative Expansionmethodology: community_access_expansionBy promoting stories that reflect the African American and African Diaspora experience, we expand access to public media for underserved communities, because representation fosters inclusion, cultural relevance, and equitable participation in media ecosystems.
- Emerging Media Talent Developmentmethodology: emerging_media_trainingBy training content creators in emerging media technologies like virtual and augmented reality, we cultivate a new generation of Black storytellers, because access to cutting-edge tools enables innovative narrative expression and industry advancement.