Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc
MBAA inspire, educate and engage artists and audiences towards the creatin of just and equitable communities through forward-thinking experiences. MBAA acknowledge that African American art and culture are living, breathing, and ever-evolving, not simply to be preserved and remembered but to be created every day.
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,904
- -87.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,904
- -37.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,904
- Total assets
- $95,349
- -15.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was South Memphis Alliance ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $95K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Memphis Alliance Memphis, TN | Program Support | $11,904 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,349 | $210,263 | $271,316 | $11,904 | 1 |
| 2022 | $112,922 | $509,113 | $480,158 | $95,000 | 5 |
| 2021 | $100,106 | $136,598 | $161,944 | — | — |
About Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc is led by LarJuanette Williams, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 15 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
LarJuanette Williams
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$57K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Alvin McKinney
Chairman
Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deron Hall
Advisory Member
Advisory Member → Member, 2022
Member → Advisory Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ekundayo Bandele
Adbisory Member
Advisory Member → Member, 2022
Member → Adbisory Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marquez Rhyne
Advisory Member
Advisory Member → Member, 2022
Member → Advisory Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lipscomb
Member
Advisory Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roshun Austin
Advisory Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Phillips Yates
Advisory Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Sardin
Advisory Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camille Davis
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chet Jackson
Vice Chairman
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Boller
Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Tharp
Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Moody
Advisory Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Weaver
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Evelyn Young (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Madeleine Townes (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Valetta Brinson (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Darryl Wayne Murphy (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Madeline Townes (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Darryl Wayne Murray (2021) — President
- Former: Kiya Black (2021) — Member
- Former: Sharon Woody (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Talbert Fleming (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $57K, to LarJuanette Williams (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc
How much does Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc give each year?
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $95K across 5 grants.
How large is Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc?
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc reported $95K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210K.
Where does Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc operate?
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, Tennessee.
What is Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc's EIN?
Memphis Black Arts Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1605133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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