Boston Ujima Project Inc
The Boston Ujima Project, inc is a black led, democratic, member-run organization building a cooperative business, arts and investment ecosystem in boston, with a mission to return wealth to working class communities of color. Ujima is bringing together neighbors, workers, business owners, investors, organizers, artists and culture-makers, to create a community-controlled economy in our city. Ujima is swahili for "collective work and responsibility." we are counteracting years of disinvestment in our communities and filling in gaps in financing for our small businesses, grassroots organizations, coops and artists, by bringing together actors from sectors that are traditionally not often in conversation with each other, finance & organizing.
Boston Ujima Project Inc at a glance
In short: Boston Ujima Project Inc gave $132K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $26,400
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,309,474
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Boston Ujima Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kensington Corridor Trust ($50K). Together the top 5 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Corridor Trust Philadelphia, PA | Need-Based Support for Ujima Translocal Member Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Sankofa Research Institute Houston, TX | Need-Based Support for Ujima Translocal Member Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Next Leadership Development Corporation Boston, MA | Coalition fund grant to next leadership development in the total amount of $15,000 for the purpose of supporting black mass coalition. | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | Healthy Vibes Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Maria McKnight Boston, MA | C&CPF Procurement Fund Grant | $7,000 |
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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 | $11,309,474 | $9,461,905 | $2,478,307 | $132,000 | 5 | $102,709 |
About Boston Ujima Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boston Ujima Project Inc is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $103K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boston Ujima Project Inc is led by Nia K. Evans, Executive Director & President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nia K. Evans
Executive Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$47K (2025)
Alison Fong
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerardo Espinoza
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamiah Tappin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Halbert
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Owens
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Cotto
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyse Fedjanie Barronwille
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Gee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to NIA K Evans (Executive Director/President).
Frequently asked questions about Boston Ujima Project Inc
How much does Boston Ujima Project Inc give each year?
Boston Ujima Project Inc gave $132K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Boston Ujima Project Inc's typical grant size?
Boston Ujima Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $26,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boston Ujima Project Inc give grants?
Boston Ujima Project Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (38%) and Massachusetts (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Boston Ujima Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Boston Ujima Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Boston Ujima Project Inc's largest grantees?
Boston Ujima Project Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kensington Corridor Trust ($50,000), Sankofa Research Institute ($50,000) and Next Leadership Development Corporation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boston Ujima Project Inc?
Boston Ujima Project Inc reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Boston Ujima Project Inc's EIN?
Boston Ujima Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2270285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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