Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025.
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $16,502
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $18,888
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
Who Black Voices for Black Justice Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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
In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Defense Education Fund Inc Rockwall, TX | To support development and mobilization of us military veterans as agents of social change | $50,000 |
| Not Just a Smile Inc Charlotte, NC | To support awareness of mental health in black and brown communities | $20,000 |
| Rich - Restoring Inner City Hope Inc Baltimore, MD | To support services and resources for the community stakeholder (youth and adults) in an effort to assist with sustaining safe and healthy neighborhoods | $20,000 |
| Passion Outreach Center Inc Granite City, IL | To support the enrichment of the lives of underprivileged citizens who need an opportunity to thrive | $20,000 |
| I Believe in Me Girls Inc Baltimore, MD | To support girls to become emerging leaders inspiring excellence and values everyday through group mentoring and leadership training | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $16,502 | $18,888 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $2,386 | $26,008 | $23,864 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $242 | $222,617 | $520,612 | $130,000 | 5 | $5,713 |
| 2022 | $301,020 | $301,020 | $2,783 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund is led by Jean Desravines, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Desravines
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gideon Stein
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Johnson Cain
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
What is Black Voices for Black Justice Fund?
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY.
Where does Black Voices for Black Justice Fund operate?
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas.
What is Black Voices for Black Justice Fund's EIN?
Black Voices for Black Justice Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3315682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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