California Black Power Network
To change the lived conditions of black Californians by dismantling systemic and anti-black racism. CBPN fulfills this mission by building and protecting Black Political Power through the development of robust policy campaigns and advocacy as well as civic engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
Grant Count
24
Avg Grant Size
$60K
About California Black Power Network
Based on IRS filings
California Black Power Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $1.4M.
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 | $4,996,027 | $4,373,937 | $1,000,098 |
| Revenue | $1,694,754 | $2,252,431 | $1,000,100 |
| Expenses | $1,723,870 | $1,547,467 | $2 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pillars of the Community ($146,929), Ctr Empower Politics Educ Fdn ($125,000), Congregations Orgs for Prophe ($92,822).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY Los Angeles, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $47,674 |
| AMELIA ANN ADAMS WHOLE LIFE STOCKTON, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $38,826 |
| BLACK ALLIANCE FOR JUST IMMIG BROOKLYN, NY | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $67,672 |
| BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $55,698 |
| BLACK WOMEN ORG POLITICAL ACT Oakland, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $30,244 |
| BLDG OPPORTUNITI SELF SUFFIC BERKELEY, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $72,275 |
| BLU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SAN BERNARDINO, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $33,727 |
| CANGRESS DBA LA COMM ACTION LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $63,679 |
| CENTER FOR POLICY INITIATIVES SAN DIEGO, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY URBAN INST FRESNO, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $29,826 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES WOODSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $106,750 |
| SAMUEL CASEY | CEO | 2 | — |
| SHERYL LANE | Secretary | 2 | — |
| VONYA QUARLES | CFO | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Black Power Network?
California Black Power Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Black Power Network?
As of 2024, California Black Power Network holds $5.0M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does California Black Power Network operate?
California Black Power Network has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does California Black Power Network award?
In 2024, California Black Power Network awarded 24 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Black Power Network's EIN?
California Black Power Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1975655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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