I Be Black Girl
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.
I Be Black Girl at a glance
In short: I Be Black Girl gave $340K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $170K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $170,000
- Median grant
- $170,000
- Total assets
- $4,214,336
- +182.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to I Be Black Girl
Who I Be Black Girl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black in Action Collective ($280K). Together the top 2 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $340K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $4,214,336 | $4,963,637 | $2,941,603 | $340,000 | 2 | $32,066 |
| 2023 | $1,492,764 | $2,254,653 | $1,563,653 | — | — | $368 |
| 2022 | $839,177 | $1,275,852 | $598,399 | $28,000 | 2 | $16 |
About I Be Black Girl
Based on IRS filings
I Be Black Girl is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
I Be Black Girl is led by Ashlei Spivey, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashlei Spivey
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Joy Kathurima
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alecia Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Cooper Owens
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malena Rousseau
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Opeoluwa Oyewole
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarena Dacus
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Owens
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Brown
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ada Walker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnnah Bailey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Racquel Henderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Warren-Teamer
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nell Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ada Wilson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Warren-Teamer (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nikki Brown (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $148K, to Ashlei Spivey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about I Be Black Girl
How much does I Be Black Girl give each year?
I Be Black Girl gave $340K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is I Be Black Girl?
I Be Black Girl reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is I Be Black Girl?
I Be Black Girl is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does I Be Black Girl operate?
I Be Black Girl has awarded grants in Nebraska.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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