California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In
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California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In at a glance
In short: California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In gave $43K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,500
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,313
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,075,456
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LA County Federation of Labor ($8K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA County Federation of Labor Los Angeles, CA | special event expense | $7,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Bridgette Bradley Altadena, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
| Aria Greenlee Altadena, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
| Denise Moss Altadena, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
| Wilma Mitchell Altadena, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
| Dynasty Green Fontana, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
| Rachelle Middleton Altadena, CA | Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,075,456 | $1,840,152 | $1,506,943 | $42,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $722,847 | $1,486,733 | $1,747,039 | $35,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $972,693 | $1,377,300 | $404,768 | — | — |
About California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In
Based on IRS filings
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Carson, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In is led by Kellie Todd Griffin, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kellie Todd Griffin
CEO & President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024) → $215K (2025)
Regina Wilson
Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Williams
Executive Vice President & CAO
Vice President → Executive Vice President & CAO, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$72K (2024) → $160K (2025)
Angela Minniefield
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laniece Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lori Wilson (2023–2024) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $215K, to Kellie Todd Griffin (CEO & President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In
How much does California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In give each year?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In gave $43K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's typical grant size?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,313, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In give grants?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Altadena, CA (5 grants).
Does California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Eaton Fire Disaster Recipient" (6 grants).
Who are California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's largest grantees?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's largest 2025 grantees include LA County Federation of Labor ($7,500), Bridgette Bradley ($5,000) and Aria Greenlee ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Carson, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's EIN?
California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2046704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work California Black Womens Collective Empowerment In funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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