I BE BLACK GIRL SERVES AS A COLLECTIVE FOR BLACK WOMEN, FEMMES AND GIRLS TO ACTUALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO AUTHENTICALLY BE, THROUGH AUTONOMY, ABUNDANCE AND LIBERATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+182.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$170K
About I Be Black Girl
Based on IRS filings
I Be Black Girl is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $32K.
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 | $4,214,336 | $1,492,764 | $839,177 |
| Revenue | $4,963,637 | $2,254,653 | $1,275,852 |
| Expenses | $2,941,603 | $1,563,653 | $598,399 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,066 | $368 | $16 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from I Be Black Girl
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black in Action Collective ($280,000), Nebraskans for Reproductive Freedom ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black in Action Collective Omaha, NE | Ballot initiative for reproductive health and to cover administrative expenses of the organization. | $280,000 |
| NEBRASKANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM Lincoln, NE | Ballot initiative for reproductive health. | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEI SPIVEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,985 |
| SARENA DACUS | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| JESSICA WARREN-TEAMER | SECRETARY | 0.75 | — |
| DOMINIQUE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| JOY KATHURIMA | PRESIDENT | 0.75 | — |
| SUSIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| MALENA ROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| ALECIA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| OPEOLUWA OYEWOLE | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| ADA WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| DR DEIRDRE COOPER OWENS | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| JOHNNAH BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| NELL JONES | TREASURER | 0.75 | — |
| RACQUEL HENDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Be Black Girl?
I Be Black Girl is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is I Be Black Girl?
As of 2024, I Be Black Girl holds $4.2M in total assets with $5.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $340K in 2024.
Where does I Be Black Girl operate?
I Be Black Girl has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does I Be Black Girl award?
In 2024, I Be Black Girl awarded 2 grants totaling $340K — an average of about $170K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is I Be Black Girl's EIN?
I Be Black Girl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3551841. 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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