ENABLE ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE BLACK EMPLOYEES IN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR INCLUSION, GROWTH, AND ADVOCACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+28.0% YoY
Revenue
$3.4M
+12.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$86K
+406.3% YoY
Expenses
$2.2M
+34.8% YoY
About Blacks in Government
Based on IRS filings
Blacks in Government is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $86K.
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 | $6,089,851 | $4,757,005 | $3,357,169 |
| Revenue | $3,390,552 | $3,022,365 | $1,540,376 |
| Expenses | $2,220,478 | $1,646,980 | $1,398,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $85,805 | $16,948 | $5,270 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Blacks in Government
BIG Monetary Assistance Program (MAP)
BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
Amount
Up to $4,500
Deadline
July 31, 2026
BIG Scholarship to Acquire Career Keys (STACK)
BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) Merit-Based College Scholarships
BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
March 13, 2027
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY THOMAS | REGION I MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GWENDOLYN TOWNSEND | REGION II MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOANNE PALMER | REGION II MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL UPSHAW | REGION III MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PEGGY WILSON | REGION IV MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHIRRON BROWN-MILLS | REGION V MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE WILDER | REGION VII MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICHELLE ROGERS | REGION VIII MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIE HICKS | REGION VIII MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TONI PEARSON | REGION IX MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ERIN SMALLS | REGION X MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARIE ALLEN-BELL | REGION X MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL MCCRIMMON | REGION XI MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARION V ALLEN | REGION XI MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHIRLEY ANN JONES ESQ | NATIONAL PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| DR WILDA PARKER-COLLINS | NATIONAL SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| HAYWOOD HUNTER | REGION I MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AVIAN USHER | REGION III MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DORIS SAROR | REGION IV MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ADRIANNE CALLAHAN | REGION V MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY WILLIAMS | REGION VI MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DELORES IVY | REGION VII MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DERRICK FELTON | REGION IX MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL J SMITH | NATIONAL TREASURER | 40 | — |
| KATHERINE CAGE | NBOD CHAIR | 35 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blacks in Government?
Blacks in Government is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Blacks in Government?
As of 2024, Blacks in Government holds $6.1M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Blacks in Government operate?
Blacks in Government has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Blacks in Government's EIN?
Blacks in Government's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1167784. 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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