Black Queer Town Hall
Black Queer Town Hall is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $95K in total assets.
Black Queer Town Hall at a glance
- Total assets
- $95,074
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $45,250
- -87.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $120,746
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Black Queer Town Hall funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $164K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaad New York, NY | — | $44,405 |
| GLSEN New York, NY | — | $39,876 |
| ACLU New York, NY | — | $19,938 |
| Headcount New York, NY | — | $19,938 |
| Trans Justice Funding Project San Francisco, CA | — | $19,938 |
| Fort Wayne Historical Society Fort Wayne, IN | — | $10,000 |
| LGBT Victory Institute Washington, DC | — | $9,969 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,074 | $45,250 | $120,746 | — | — |
| 2023 | $170,570 | $372,204 | $294,720 | $164,064 | 7 |
| 2022 | $93,086 | $50,979 | $97,899 | — | — |
| 2021 | $140,006 | $228,285 | $88,279 | $40,413 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Queer Town Hall is led by Christopher Caldwell, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Caldwell
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$17K (2024)
Kya Moore
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $17K (2024)
Kennedy Warner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$26K (2024)
Raif Derrazi
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2024)
Mitchell Ferrino
Communications
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$16K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mitch Ferrino (2021–2022) — Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $26K, to Kennedy Warner (Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Queer Town Hall
How large is Black Queer Town Hall?
Black Queer Town Hall reported $95K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What is Black Queer Town Hall?
Black Queer Town Hall is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $95K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Queer Town Hall operate?
Black Queer Town Hall has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Indiana, New York.
What is Black Queer Town Hall's EIN?
Black Queer Town Hall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3564292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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