Black Achievers Inc
Through workshops training programs and technical assistance we help young disadvantaged professionals start businesses and advance their careers.
Black Achievers Inc at a glance
In short: Black Achievers Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $125,000
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $1,331,471
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Black Achievers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mountain BizCapital Inc dba Mountain BizWorks ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain BizCapital Inc dba Mountain BizWorks Asheville, NC | Grant to help Mountain Biz Staff start a Business Accelerator to train small business owners in Asheville NC. | $125,000 |
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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 | $1,331,471 | $796,551 | $592,042 | $125,000 | 1 | $32,436 |
| 2024 | $1,126,961 | $592,868 | $446,892 | — | — | $48,901 |
| 2023 | $969,312 | $683,117 | $459,693 | — | — | $11,418 |
| 2022 | $745,888 | $709,154 | $310,867 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $349,122 | $369,112 | $100,257 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $68,746 | $68,771 | $25 | — | — | — |
About Black Achievers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Achievers Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Achievers Inc is led by Michael Moore, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Moore
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $130K (2025)
David Iyoha
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$67K (2022) → $140K (2025)
LeAndre McFadgen
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $140K, to David Iyoha (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Achievers Inc
How much does Black Achievers Inc give each year?
Black Achievers Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Black Achievers Inc?
Black Achievers Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $797K.
What is Black Achievers Inc?
Black Achievers Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Black Achievers Inc operate?
Black Achievers Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Black Achievers Inc's EIN?
Black Achievers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4421565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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