Be Blac Foundation
Our mission is to develop and grow the black community through generational leadership, partnering and supporting black-owned, run, and operated businesses/nonprofits, and strengthening black families. Our vision: community where black leadership impacts every area of the community and where no decisions are made without our community's direct influence.
Be Blac Foundation at a glance
In short: Be Blac Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,429
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $223,556
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Be Blac Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Not Just Fundraising ($8K). Together the top 7 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $80K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Not Just Fundraising Monmouth, OR | Business Grant | $7,500 |
| Sonika's House of Beauty LLC Salem, OR | Business Grant | $6,500 |
| The Way Cleaning Enterprises LLC Salem, OR | Business Grant | $6,500 |
| Kelly-Field Lawncare & More Indpendence, OR | Business Grant | $6,500 |
| Tender Love and Childcare Salem, OR | Business Grant | $6,500 |
| Whole Lotta Enterprises LLC Salem, OR | Business Grant | $6,000 |
| Fierce Kingdom Apparel Salem, OR | Business Grant | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,556 | $427,534 | $697,710 | $45,000 | 7 | $4,184 |
| 2024 | $292,106 | $430,375 | $403,083 | $79,900 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | $268,972 | — | — | — | — | — |
About Be Blac Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Be Blac Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $224K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Be Blac Foundation is led by Ray White, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ray White
Board President
President → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greggery Peterson
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024) → $103K (2025)
Jessica Peterson
Board Member
Secretary → Chief Administrator, 2024
Chief Administrator → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$37K (2024) → $42K (2025)
Cynthia Richardson
Board Vice P
Vice President → Board Vice P, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah James
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Billinger
Board Member
Board Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Artonya Gemmill
Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celine Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Kindell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Porth
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenita Riley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lenita Dunlap (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Greggery Peterson (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Be Blac Foundation
How much does Be Blac Foundation give each year?
Be Blac Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 11 grants.
What is Be Blac Foundation's typical grant size?
Be Blac Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $6,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Be Blac Foundation give grants?
Be Blac Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (5 grants).
Does Be Blac Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Be Blac Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Business Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Be Blac Foundation's largest grantees?
Be Blac Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Not Just Fundraising ($7,500), Sonika's House of Beauty LLC ($6,500) and The Way Cleaning Enterprises LLC ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Be Blac Foundation?
Be Blac Foundation reported $224K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $428K.
What is Be Blac Foundation?
Be Blac Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Salem, OR. It holds $224K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Be Blac Foundation's EIN?
Be Blac Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1861034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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