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Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec

Public charity · Grantmaker Culver City, CA EIN: 81-3138233 Website

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec is a public charity filing Form 990, based in Culver City, California. The organization says it works to remove barriers Black people face in accessing or staying connected with emotional health care and healing, through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts.

Key facts about Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec

In short: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec gave $110K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
81-3138233
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$110,000
Grants made (2024)
12
Average grant
$9,167
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$5,351,391
Primary geography
California (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The website invites interested organizations, collectives, and individuals to complete an inquiry form to learn more. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

+11.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

Grant Count

12

Avg Grant Size

$9K

How Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec gives

  • Giving grew 633% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

BEAM’s stated mission is to remove barriers Black people experience in getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. Its filing describes training community members in healing justice-informed peer-support practices, community outreach through Black Healing Remixed, and grantmaking to grassroots movements and community-based organizations.

The organization’s website describes work that includes training community members in crisis response and emotional regulation, supporting healing circles and group wellness spaces, and resourcing a range of community-based care providers. Its grants page describes the Black Wellness Innovation Fund as supporting wellness work in Black and marginalized communities, and the Southern Healing Support Fund as supporting mental health and healing practitioners serving those communities.

Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Darkness RISING Project describes its work as providing direct mental health resources, connecting people with therapists of color, and supporting conversations about mental health and emotional well-being in the Black community. Allies in Arts says it supports artists who are women, BIPOC, and LGBTQQIA2S through educational courses, grants, exhibitions, and screenings. Partnership for Safe Families describes its work as child abuse and neglect education and violence-prevention services. WalkGood Inc. describes itself as a community wellness organization bringing people together to heal through arts, health, and wellness.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, BEAM reported 12 grants totaling $110,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $15,000 to Darkness RISING Project in Raleigh, North Carolina, for general operating support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to AdvanceOC, Allies in Arts, Peel Dem Layers Back Co Archie Green, Black Space HQ, Partnership for Safe Families and Communities, and Thrive SS Inc. All were designated for general operating support.

BEAM’s grants page describes the Black Wellness Innovation Fund, Southern Healing Support Fund, and Parent Support Fund. The Parent Support Fund provides direct monetary support to eligible parents and distributes funds quarterly; it is a program for individuals, rather than a grant program for outside organizations. The website says there are no grants currently open. It invites interested organizations, collectives, and individuals to complete an inquiry form to learn more.

How to Apply

The website invites interested organizations, collectives, and individuals to complete an inquiry form to learn more. It does not provide a currently open application process.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

BEAM describes its work as national, with a network extending across the United States and beyond. Its website identifies Los Angeles and Atlanta as hub cities, and describes the Southern Healing Support Fund as serving the Southern region of the United States.

In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in California (32%), North Carolina (21%), Georgia (16%), Ohio (9%), and Wisconsin (9%), among other states.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

AtlantaLos AngelesBeachwoodBirminghamBrooklynCharlotteGreat NeckMemphisMilwaukeeNew YorkNewport BeachOrlandoRaleighVentura

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2020 1 grant2021 3 grants2022 0 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $110K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Darkness Rising Project: $15KDarkness Rising Project$15KAdvanceoc: $10KAdvanceoc$10KAllies in Arts: $10KAllies in Arts$10KPeel DEM Layers Back Co Archie Green: $10KPeel DEM Layers Back Co ArchieGreen$10KBlack Space HQ: $10KBlack Space HQ$10KPartnership for Safe Families and Communities: $10KPartnership for Safe Familiesand Communities$10KThrive SS Inc: $10KThrive SS Inc$10KSweet Hearts Inc: $8KSweet Hearts Inc$8KThe Social Justice Center: $8KThe Social Justice Center$8KZepp Wellness Center: $8KZepp Wellness Center$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Darkness Rising Project ($15K). Together the top 10 received $99K.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Darkness Rising Project Raleigh, NCGeneral Operating$15,000
Advanceoc Newport Beach, CAGeneral Operating$10,000
Allies in Arts Los Angeles, CAGeneral Operating$10,000
Peel DEM Layers Back Co Archie Green Beachwood, OHGeneral Operating$10,000
Black Space HQ Milwaukee, WIGeneral Operating$10,000
Partnership for Safe Families and Communities Ventura, CAGeneral Operating$10,000
Thrive SS Inc Atlanta, GAGeneral Operating$10,000
Sweet Hearts Inc Atlanta, GAGeneral Operating$8,000
The Social Justice Center Charlotte, NCGeneral Operating$8,000
Zepp Wellness Center Orlando, FLGeneral Operating$8,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $5,351,391 $3,530,234 $3,238,208 $110,000 across 12 grants
2023 $4,807,457 $3,251,446 $2,903,217 0 grants
2022 $4,264,289 $2,201,352 $1,783,791 $38,980 across 3 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,351,391$4,807,457$4,264,289
Revenue$3,530,234$3,251,446$2,201,352
Expenses$3,238,208$2,903,217$1,783,791
Net Investment Income$-13,478$11,389$26,642

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Yolo Akili Robinson as executive director; Noelle Folden-McDowell as director of finance; Natalie Paterson as director of training; and Monique Tula as deputy director. It lists Vignetta Charles as board chair, Dannielle Thomas as board secretary, and Martine Seiden Agatston, Keisha Senter, and Miracle Jones as board members.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec is led by Yolo Akili Robinson, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Yolo Akili Robinson

    Executive Director

    Executive Director → CEO, 2021

    CEO → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $130K (2020) → $187K (2024)

  • Vignetta Charles

    Board Chair

    Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Noelle Folden-McDowell

    Director of Finance

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $46K (2021) → $120K (2024)

  • Natalie Paterson

    Director of Training

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $138K (2024)

  • Monique Tula

    Deputy Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $113K (2024)

  • Dannielle Thomas

    Board Secretary

    Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martine Seiden Agatston

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keisha Senter

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Miracle Jones

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Angela Knudson (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Ifedayo Akinyemi (2021–2023) — Director of Committee
  • Former: Nick Washington (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Nicole Clark (2021–2023) — Director

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

Yolo Akili Robinson — Executive Director: $187KYolo Akili RobinsonExecutive Director$187KNatalie Paterson — Director of Training: $138KNatalie PatersonDirector of Training$138KNoelle Folden-McDowell — Director of Finance: $120KNoelle Folden-McDowellDirector of Finance$120KMonique Tula — Deputy Director: $113KMonique TulaDeputy Director$113K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Yolo Akili Robinson (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 702, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (706) 799-3719
Website: https://beam.community

Frequently asked questions about Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec

How much does Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec give each year?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec gave $110K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's typical grant size?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,167, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec give grants?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).

Does Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's largest grantees?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's largest 2024 grantees include Darkness Rising Project ($15,000), Advanceoc ($10,000) and Allies in Arts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What does Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec fund?

BEAM’s stated mission is to remove barriers Black people experience in getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec?

The website invites interested organizations, collectives, and individuals to complete an inquiry form to learn more. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's EIN?

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3138233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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