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Black Mothers Forum Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 820711275 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE R30 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · blackmothersforums.com
revenue
$960K
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$149K
employees
0
program ratio
21%
mission · from form 990

Social justice, advocacy and education.

profile · synthesized from sources

Black Mothers Forum Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to advocating for social justice, education, and community empowerment for Black mothers and their children. Founded in 2016, the organization focuses on dismantling oppressive systems within education and promoting safe, supportive environments for Black families.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

BMF Microschools
Provides tailored educational experiences in small class settings to support Black children in their academic journeys.
Civic Engagement
Engages families and communities in advocacy training to influence educational policies and practices.
Economic Development
Empowers women through financial literacy programs and resources to achieve economic independence.
Prayer, Health, Wellness
Focuses on the health and wellness of the community through prayer and resource distribution.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Specialized Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities 4 activities
    • Academic Support and Micro-Schooling
      Operates micro-schools and provides individualized academic support, including remote learning assistance, small-class instruction, and personalized lesson planning, to promote student comprehension, emotional safety, and foundational study skills during educational transitions.
    • Educational Support and Micro-Schools
      Operates micro-schools that provide academic focus and emotional safety during educational transitions, offering personalized academic support, individualized lesson planning, and foundational study habit development for K-12 students in Arizona.
    • Educational Support and Micro-Schools
      Operates micro-schools that provide academic focus and emotional safety during educational transitions, offering personalized academic support, individualized lesson planning, and foundational study habit development for K-12 students in Arizona.
    • Micro-School Operations
      Operates micro-schools that provide individualized lesson planning, academic support, and emotional safety for K-12 students, helping them build foundational study habits and navigate educational transitions.
  • Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Black Mothers and Children
      Advocates for Black mothers and their children, working to change oppressive systems within schools to create safer and more supportive learning environments, and to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
    • Advocacy for Black Mothers and Children
      Advocates for Black mothers and their children, working to change oppressive systems within schools to create safer and more supportive learning environments, and to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
    • Advocacy for Black Mothers and Children
      Advocates for Black mothers and their children, working to change oppressive systems within schools to create safer and more supportive learning environments and dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
    • Education Advocacy and Systems Change
      Advocates for Black mothers and their children by working to dismantle oppressive systems in schools, including efforts to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and create safer, more supportive learning environments for Black students.
  • Private School Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships 4 activities
    • Education Access Financial Aid
      Provides tuition financial aid and scholarships to K–12 students in Arizona to support school choice and equitable access to education.
    • K-12 Tuition Financial Aid and Scholarships
      Provides tuition financial aid and scholarships to K-12 students in Arizona to support school choice.
    • K-12 Tuition Financial Aid and Scholarships
      Provides tuition financial aid and scholarships to K-12 students in Arizona to support school choice.
    • K-12 Tuition Financial Aid and Scholarships
      Provides tuition financial aid and scholarships to K-12 students in Arizona to support school choice.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 4 activities
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Manages a financial literacy advisory program and uses social media to educate people on personal finance and money management.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Delivers financial literacy education through an advisory program and social media platforms, providing practical knowledge on personal finance and money management to the community.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Manages a financial literacy advisory program and uses social media to educate individuals on personal finance and money management.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Manages a financial literacy advisory program and uses social media to educate individuals on personal finance and money management.
  • CASA Program Support & Volunteer Engagement 4 activities
    • Volunteer Support for Foster Children
      Provides volunteer support to foster children and teens through a local church and the organization's nonprofit.
    • Volunteer Support for Foster Children
      Provides volunteer support to foster children and teens through a local church and the organization's nonprofit.
    • Volunteer Support for Foster Children
      Provides volunteer support to foster children and teens through a local church and the organization's nonprofit.
    • Youth and Foster Youth Volunteer Support
      Provides volunteer-based support to foster children and teens through a local church and its own nonprofit programs.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Community Pledge for Social Change
      Organizes a pledge initiative that mobilizes individuals to commit to active participation in social change and to model positive civic behavior for children.
    • Pledge Initiative for Social Change
      Organizes a pledge initiative that encourages individuals to commit to active involvement in creating social change and modeling behavior for children.
    • Social Change Pledge Initiative
      Organizes a pledge initiative that encourages individuals to commit to active involvement in creating social change and modeling behavior for children.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Education Advocacy Training and Support
      Provides advocacy training to families and community members on engaging with district school boards and administrations, and offers support to students and parents in addressing education-related issues.
    • Education Advocacy Training and Support
      Provides advocacy training to families and community members on engaging with district school boards and school administrations, and offers support to students and parents in addressing education-related issues.
    • Education Advocacy Training and Support
      Provides advocacy training to families and community members on engaging with district school boards and administrations, and offers support to students and parents in addressing education-related issues.
    • Family and Community Education Advocacy Training
      Offers training and support to families and community members on how to effectively advocate with school boards and administrations, and assists parents and students in addressing education-related concerns.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$960K
Contributions & grants$850K89%
Program service revenue$109K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.33M
Program expenses21%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$840K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash$149K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$149K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +677.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Janelle Wood Board Chair 40 $125K
Debora Colbert-Green Vice Chair 20 $60K
Gwen Payton Board Member 1 $22K
board members · 4
  • Barbara Cooks — Int. Secretary
  • Janice Varnado — Treasurer
  • Shannon Hayes — Board Member
  • Sharron Sauls — Board Member
relationships · 39

who they work with

  • ActBlue Charities Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • African American Women's Giving Circle Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • American Federation for Children Partner — Collaborates to expand education choice, particularly for lower-income families.
  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Government agency partner for housing resources.
  • Arizona Food Assistance Government — State program partner for food assistance.
  • Arizona Grantmakers Forum Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Arizona Rental Assistance Government — State program partner for rental assistance.
  • Arizona Shelter & Housing Government — State program partner for shelter and housing services.
  • Benevity Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Black Minds Matter Partner — Partner organization supporting the mission of nurturing and protecting Black minds and lives.
  • Black Philanthropy Initiative Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Charities Aid Foundation of America Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Desert Star Institute For FP, Inc. Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Dress for Success Phoenix Partner — Partner providing free career clothing.
  • D’Aubyn Color, Inc. Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Ecom Legends Global Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • EdKey Schools Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Fidelity Charities Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Flinn Foundation Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Grassrootz Bookstore & Juice Bar Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Knock Away Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Latina Women's Giving Circle Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • National School Choice Week Partner — Collaborates to promote awareness and access to K-12 education options for families.
  • Network for Good Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • New Schools Venture Fund Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Oil Methods, LLC Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • One Small Step Partner — Partner providing free clothing through Clothes Cabin.
  • Padres Unidos AZ Partner — Works to enhance parental rights and support informed educational decision-making for children.
  • Peixoto, LLC Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
  • Price Water Clearinghouse Funder — Fiscal partner supporting the organization's work
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