WE CHAMPION THE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.OUR VISION - STRONG AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS THAT PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKPLACE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$524K
Grant Count
40
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About African American Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
African American Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $524K. Net investment income was $895.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,810,194 | $2,718,446 | $1,282,855 |
| Revenue | $1,041,039 | $726,551 | $585,843 |
| Expenses | $1,395,493 | $797,865 | $784,681 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $895 | — | $7,907 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from African American Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Recovery Fund
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
LEAD Program
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
RISE Program (14-week Entrepreneurial Training)
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buffalo Boss ($50,000), Fly Nails ($20,000), Next Generation Day Camp ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BASIA ROSE DESIGNS WEST ALLIS, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $12,782 |
| FLY NAILS MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $20,000 |
| NEXT GENERATION DAY CAMP MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $20,000 |
| OH SNAP BY SHELL PHOTOGRAPHY LLC GLENDALE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $19,940 |
| CONNECT BUSINESS CONSULTING MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $9,862 |
| CULTURALLY DIVERSE COUNSELING CENTER WEST ALLIS, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
| EBONY ESTHETICS WAUWATOSA, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $19,375 |
| EMPOWERING WEALTH FINANCIAL COACHING MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $9,320 |
| MIDWEST ADVANTAGE MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
| MILTED TRUCKING MILWAUKEE, WI | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN E BULIOX | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARJORIE RUCKER | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIAN BERRY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MIKAL WESLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY MEANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR LIA KNOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS TREDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT PAZARAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAQUONDRA SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEESHA JONES-SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NIKKI PURVIS | CEO | 40 | $131,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is African American Chamber of Commerce?
African American Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is African American Chamber of Commerce?
As of 2024, African American Chamber of Commerce holds $2.8M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 40 grants totaling $524K in 2024.
Where does African American Chamber of Commerce operate?
African American Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does African American Chamber of Commerce award?
In 2024, African American Chamber of Commerce awarded 40 grants totaling $524K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is African American Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
African American Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1768969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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