Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc (BMMA) is an Atlanta-based public charity and national, Black women-led alliance working on Black maternal health, rights, and justice. Its 2024 filing describes technical assistance, training, and capacity building for grassroots organizations, maternity care providers, academia, and the public health industry.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc gave $108K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $8,958
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,390,219
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 571894, Atlanta, GA 30357
Phone: (470) 242-6359
Website: https://blackmamasmatter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birthing Beautiful Communities ($10K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BMMA’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Louisiana accounted for 19% of grant dollars and Georgia for 16%; Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania each accounted for 9%. The listed recipients also include organizations in Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthing Beautiful Communities Cleveland, OH | Support | $10,000 |
| Birthmark Doula Collective New Orleans, LA | Support | $10,000 |
| Black Down Syndrome Association Desoto, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| F & L Organizational Support Servic New Orleans, LA | Support | $10,000 |
| Iowa Black Doula Collective Augusta, GA | Support | $10,000 |
| Oshun Family Center Philadelphia, PA | Support | $10,000 |
| Roots Community Birth Center Minneapolis, MN | Support | $10,000 |
| Upstream Works Collaborative Chapel Hill, NC | Support | $10,000 |
| Village Birth International Syracuse, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| SisterSong Atlanta, GA | Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,390,219 | $2,735,709 | $4,033,328 | $107,500 | 12 | $104,340 |
| 2023 | $5,308,399 | $3,921,451 | $2,840,765 | — | — | $59,806 |
| 2022 | $4,417,120 | $1,850,416 | $191,457 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BMMA’s stated mission is to center Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. Its website identifies goals that include changing policy, cultivating research, advancing care, and shifting culture. Its 2024 filing describes support for locally based, Black women-led maternal health initiatives through connections and collaborations with mainstream entities.
Examples of organizations BMMA supported in 2024 include Birthing Beautiful Communities, whose mission is to improve systemic and community structures that lead to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, advocacy, support, and engagement. Iowa Black Doula Collective says it works to create access to doula support and provide education through holistic and evidence-based care. Oshun Family Center describes a goal of advancing health equity and race-, culture-, or ethnicity-concordant care for families in underrepresented communities. SisterSong says it works to amplify Indigenous women’s and women of color’s voices to achieve reproductive justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
BMMA reported 12 grants totaling $107,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000; each listed grant had the purpose “Support.” Notable awards included $10,000 each to Birthing Beautiful Communities, Birthmark Doula Collective, Black Down Syndrome Association, F & L Organizational Support Servic, Iowa Black Doula Collective, Oshun Family Center, Roots Community Birth Center, Upstream Works Collaborative, and Village Birth International. SisterSong received $7,500, while National Black Midwive and Repra Health each received $5,000.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela D Aina as Executive Director; Ayanna Robinson as Director – Research & Eval; Milan Spencer as Associate Director; and Fatuma Dahir as Director of Operations. It lists Monica Raye Simpson and Kay Matthews as directors, Breana Lipscomb and Jessica Roach as co-chairs, Monica McLemore as secretary, and Kwajelyn Jackson as treasurer.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc is led by Angela D Aina, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela D Aina
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $147K (2024)
Ayanna Robinson
Director - Research & Eval
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Fatuma Dahir
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Kay Matthews
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Raye Simpson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milan Spencer
Associate Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Breana Lipscomb
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Roach
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kwajelyn Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica McLemore
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $147K, to Angela D Aina (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc
How much does Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc give each year?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc gave $108K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,958, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc give grants?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's top state is Louisiana, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (16%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (12 grants).
Who are Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Birthing Beautiful Communities ($10,000), Birthmark Doula Collective ($10,000) and Black Down Syndrome Association ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc fund?
BMMA’s stated mission is to center Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. Its website identifies goals that include changing policy, cultivating research, advancing care, and shifting culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blackmamasmatter.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's EIN?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1274248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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