Our mission is to be an organization & network committed to the safety and liberation of all Black people promoting Black leadership and Black-centered community transformation as we work to collectively to build social and economic power.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-26.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.3M
-2.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$24K
+9425.8% YoY
Expenses
$2.0M
+22.5% YoY
About Blackroots Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Blackroots Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,915,505 | $2,614,397 | $2,810,008 |
| Revenue | $1,348,286 | $1,375,990 | $1,052,699 |
| Expenses | $1,994,387 | $1,627,553 | $972,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $24,005 | $252 | $351 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Watkins | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
| L Anton Seals | President | 0.25 | — |
| Richard Wallace | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Katelyn Johnson | Executive Director | 45 | $106,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackroots Alliance?
Blackroots Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Blackroots Alliance?
As of 2024, Blackroots Alliance holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Blackroots Alliance operate?
Blackroots Alliance has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Blackroots Alliance's EIN?
Blackroots Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3487898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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