Imagine Black Futures
Imagine Black Futures helps portland's black community imagine the alternatives we deserve, builds our political participation and supports leadership to achieve those alternatives.
Imagine Black Futures at a glance
In short: Imagine Black Futures gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- -52.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,868,669
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 Imagine Black Futures
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Imagine Black Futures
Who Imagine Black Futures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Community of Portland ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Community of Portland Portland, OR | Regrant to Partner Organization | $20,000 |
| Equitable Giving Circle Portland, OR | Regrant to Partner Organization | $20,000 |
| The Rosewood Initiative Portland, OR | Regrant to Partner Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,868,669 | $1,835,187 | $1,472,926 | $50,000 | 3 | $2,119 |
| 2023 | $1,601,485 | $1,106,351 | $1,181,448 | $70,000 | 2 | $1,569 |
| 2022 | $1,497,338 | $1,185,910 | $869,520 | $45,000 | 2 | $447 |
| 2021 | $1,170,402 | $1,434,253 | $770,745 | $1,005 | Total only | $115 |
| 2020 | $476,871 | $765,735 | $310,802 | $2,000 | Total only | $2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Imagine Black Futures
Based on IRS filings
Imagine Black Futures is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Imagine Black Futures is led by Joy Alise Davis, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joy Alise Davis
Executive Director
Executive Director → Excutive Director, 2021
Excutive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Rosalie Lee-Washington
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danita Harris
Deputy Director of Movement Building
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Marshawna Williams
Board Member
Chairperson → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tai Harden-Moore JD MBA
Board Member
Member at Large → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Je Amaechi
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayode Dj Ambush Balogun
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gilmer
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rosalie Lee (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amanda S. Nabors (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Tiffany Vergara (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 $153K, to Joy Alise Davis (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Black Futures
How much does Imagine Black Futures give each year?
Imagine Black Futures gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is Imagine Black Futures's typical grant size?
Imagine Black Futures's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Imagine Black Futures give grants?
Imagine Black Futures gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Imagine Black Futures give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Imagine Black Futures's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Regrant to Partner Organization" (3 grants).
How large is Imagine Black Futures?
Imagine Black Futures reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Imagine Black Futures?
Imagine Black Futures is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Imagine Black Futures's EIN?
Imagine Black Futures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5305527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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