Black Belt Justice Center
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Black Belt Justice Center at a glance
In short: Black Belt Justice Center gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,250
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $1,426,854
- +142.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Black Belt Justice Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kataly Foundation ($20K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kataly Foundation San Franciso, CA | The purpose of the grant was to provide a donation for the purpose of supporting the basket weavers mutual aid funding. | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Madi Gras Indians Incorporated New Orleans, LA | The purpose of the grant was to assist the black fiber mutual aid initiative. | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,426,854 | $1,314,449 | $819,570 | $26,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $589,430 | $809,148 | $637,134 | — | — |
| 2022 | $417,416 | $886,606 | $598,457 | — | — |
| 2021 | $129,267 | $552,871 | $493,457 | — | — |
| 2020 | $69,853 | $256,808 | $207,284 | — | — |
About Black Belt Justice Center
Based on IRS filings
Black Belt Justice Center is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Belt Justice Center is led by Tracy McCurty, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy McCurty
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Stephanie Hall
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Falani Spivey
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgette Wright Sander
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Josephine Kerr Davis
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taniene Meachem Wyatt
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dea Lott (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Josephine Davis (2023) — Chair
- Former: Taniene Meachem (2023) — Officer
- Former: Chantal Winston (2022) — Technology Developer
- Former: Danielle Mason (2022) — Writer
- Former: Jean-David (2022) — Parlier
- Former: Joyce Jones (2022) — Lead Coordinator
- Former: Dekera Greene Rodriguez (2020) — Co-Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Tracy McCurty (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Black Belt Justice Center
How much does Black Belt Justice Center give each year?
Black Belt Justice Center gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Black Belt Justice Center?
Black Belt Justice Center reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Black Belt Justice Center operate?
Black Belt Justice Center has awarded grants in California, Louisiana.
What is Black Belt Justice Center's EIN?
Black Belt Justice Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4441783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
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