Black Gravity Inc
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Black Gravity Inc at a glance
In short: Black Gravity Inc gave $350K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +1300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $87,500
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $954,208
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Black Gravity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milestone Growth Capital Institute ($150K). Together the top 4 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $350K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Growth Capital Institute Detroit, MI | Trainings & Community Cultivation | $150,000 |
| Collide Capital LLC New York, NY | To Cover Expenditures | $100,000 |
| Cake Ventures Management LLC San Francisco, CA | To Cover Expenditures | $75,000 |
| Black Economic Alliance Washington, DC | Job Creation Wages and Community Needs | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $954,208 | $1,855,421 | $1,674,103 | $350,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $642,309 | $500,537 | $1,229,613 | $25,000 | Total only |
| 2022 | $1,170,299 | $1,487,351 | $370,537 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Black Gravity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Gravity Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $954K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $350K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Gravity Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chipo Sachirarwe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$284K (2024)
Janay Nazaire
Board Member
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$267K (2024)
Jim Casselberry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ushir Shah
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory Campbell (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Bradley (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $284K, to Chipo Sachirarwe (Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Gravity Inc
How much does Black Gravity Inc give each year?
Black Gravity Inc gave $350K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $25K in grants paid.
What is Black Gravity Inc's typical grant size?
Black Gravity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $87,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Black Gravity Inc give grants?
Black Gravity Inc's top state is Michigan, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (21%).
Does Black Gravity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Black Gravity Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Black Gravity Inc?
Black Gravity Inc reported $954K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Black Gravity Inc?
Black Gravity Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $954K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Black Gravity Inc's EIN?
Black Gravity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1578309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
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