BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc is a public charity based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2017, it works to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities by providing information, training, and resources to community-based organizations working toward social justice.
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc at a glance
In short: BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc gave $8.6M across 426 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Georgia. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,605,926
- +74.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 426
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,202
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $13,557,435
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (163 of 416, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3645 Marketplace Blvd Ste 130-236, Atlanta, GA 30337
Phone: (470) 653-0003
Website: https://bvmcapacitybuilding.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard Kennedy School ($413K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,822 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,723 grants of 1,822 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its partners as working in more than 20 states. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (17%), Michigan (10%), Pennsylvania (10%), North Carolina (8%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 426 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 163 of 416 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2021) to $9.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 426 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Kennedy School Boston, MA | General Operating | $412,500 |
| Black Belt Community Foundation Selma, AL | Emergency Relief | $150,000 |
| A Phillip Randolph Institute Washington, DC | GOTV/Voter Registration | $100,000 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change Phoenix, AZ | GOTV/Voter Registration | $100,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Faith for Black Lives Action Fund New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | GOTV/Voter Registration | $75,000 |
| The Penny Foundation Birmingham, AL | GOTV/Voter Registration | $75,000 |
| Equal Ground Education Fund Orlando, FL | General Operating | $70,000 |
| 412 Justice Pittsburgh, PA | GOTV/Voter Registration | $67,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,557,435 | $25,246,868 | $27,451,155 | $8,605,926 | 426 | $7,037 |
| 2023 | $13,937,969 | $20,474,173 | $16,533,554 | $4,940,536 | 330 | $4,797 |
| 2022 | $9,987,333 | $21,444,746 | $23,717,697 | $9,320,870 | 550 | $5,897 |
| 2021 | $13,219,139 | $14,134,191 | $11,566,500 | $3,766,161 | 254 | $5,095 |
| 2020 | $10,117,341 | $22,812,036 | $14,790,264 | $6,401,130 | 262 | $2,581 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities and to provide information, training, and resources that build the capacity of community-based organizations working toward social justice. Its website describes support for grassroots organizations through staff training and candidate development, and work on voting rights and access, including early voting, voter ID laws, restoration of rights after incarceration, and the Voting Rights Act.
2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Community Initiatives says it provides administrative services and thought partnership to nonprofit initiatives and collaborations. Arizona Coalition for Change describes its work as leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy. Equal Ground Education Fund says it promotes access to voting education and empowerment. 412 Justice describes its work as economic, environmental, and education justice. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BVM reported 426 grants totaling $8,605,926. Grant amounts ranged from $5,153 to $412,500, with a median of $14,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $412,500 to Harvard Kennedy School for general operating support; $150,000 to Black Belt Community Foundation for emergency relief; and $100,000 each to A Phillip Randolph Institute and Arizona Coalition for Change for GOTV/voter registration. Community Initiatives received $100,000 for general operating support. Other listed grants included $75,000 each to FAITH FOR BLACK LIVES ACTION FUND for general operating support, NEO Philanthropy for GOTV/voter registration, and The Penny Foundation for GOTV/voter registration; $70,000 to Equal Ground Education Fund for general operating support; and $67,000 to 412 Justice for GOTV/voter registration.
The organization says it provides funding to more than 500 partners in more than 20 states. At the end of the grant period, grantees are required to submit a report for review to confirm compliance with grant agreement guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, along with National Legal Director April Albright, CFO Zenobia Russell, Compliance Director Hope Avery, Logistics Director Dean Anthony, Development Director Alexis Buchanan, Data Director Rodrick Barge, Communications Director Venkayla Haynes, and Board Member Tarana Burke. The organization’s website identifies LaTosha Brown as Co-Founder and Executive Director.
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's 2024 filing lists 12 officers; 9 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Albright
National Legal Director
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $126K (2024)
Dean Anthony
Logistics Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Rodrick Barge
Data Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$85K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Venkayla Haynes
Communications Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$84K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Alexis Buchanan
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Hope Avery
Compliance Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
LaTosha Brown
Co Founder
Chief Doer → Co Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Zenobia H Russell
CFO
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Cliff Albright
Co Founder
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $170K (2024)
Rukia Lumumba
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarana Burke
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baye Adofo Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Renee Smith (2022–2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Wanda Mosley (2022–2023) — Deputy Policy Director
- Former: Alethea Bonello (2023) — Co National Field Director
- Former: Alexis Buchanan Thomas (2023) — Development Director
- Former: Danielle Brown (2023) — Co National Field Director
- Former: Fenika Miller (2023) — Co National Field Director
- Former: Clifford Albright (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Alexis Buchanan-Thomas (2022) — Development Director
- Former: Baye Adofo-Wilson (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $170K, to Cliff Albright (Co Founder). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc
How much does BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc give each year?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc gave $8.6M across 426 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 330 grants.
What is BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's typical grant size?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $20,202, across 426 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc give grants?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's top state is Georgia, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (10%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (20 grants), Atlanta, GA (17 grants), Detroit, MI (11 grants) and Dallas, TX (11 grants).
Does BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 426) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "GOTV/Voter Registration" (312 grants), "Environmental Justice" (25 grants) and "Rapid Response/ Emergency Relief ( Invitation Only)" (13 grants).
Who are BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's largest grantees?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard Kennedy School ($412,500), Black Belt Community Foundation ($150,000) and Our Own Wall Street ($108,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.
What does BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities and to provide information, training, and resources that build the capacity of community-based organizations working toward social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bvmcapacitybuilding.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's EIN?
BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3835203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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