BLCK VC
To connect, engage, empower and advance black venture investors.
BLCK VC at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,762,040
- +86.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,103,398
- +88.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,287,914
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BLCK VC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Women in Venture Capital San Francisco, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Goodie Nation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,762,040 | $2,103,398 | $2,287,914 | — | — |
| 2023 | $945,713 | $1,118,725 | $1,333,765 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,725,310 | $1,934,441 | $1,872,678 | $12,000 | 2 |
About BLCK VC
Based on IRS filings
BLCK VC is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BLCK VC is led by Robert Lee Gordon IV, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; 4 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lee Gordon IV
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$68K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Okorie Chidima
Director of Programs
Program Officer → Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Warsame Ayan
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Kareema Thomas
Chief Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Asem Mike
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cummings Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Groce Frederik
Co-Founder & Board Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sykes Sydney
Co-Founder & Board Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: McLauglin Amanda Victoria Bynum (2022–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Lynch Anita (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Yousif Samer (2023) — Interim CEO
- Former: Hollins Brian (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Samer Yousif (2022) — Interim Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Sweat Earnest (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tecklu Adina (2022) — Board Member
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 $178K, to Robert Lee Gordon IV (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BLCK VC
How large is BLCK VC?
BLCK VC reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is BLCK VC?
BLCK VC is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does BLCK VC operate?
BLCK VC has awarded grants in California, Georgia.
What is BLCK VC's EIN?
BLCK VC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4735516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work BLCK VC funds
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