South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc
Seek to create social economic environmental political legal justice for all people of the african diaspora in northern Indiana southern Michigan.
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc reported $3K in grants paid in 2022 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2022)
- $3,135 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -93.7% vs 2021
- Total assets
- $476,374
- -8.2% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $4,327
- -4.3% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $3,120
- -28.0% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $31,129
- -68.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $50K (2021). In 2022 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gentleman & Scholar South Bend, IN | Help fund proposed budget for 2021 operation of their school of etiquette and lifeskills | $25,000 |
| Legendary Era South Bend, IN | Help offset cost to implement a believed plan to minimize violence within the inner city and the youth | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $476,374 | $4,327 | $31,129 | $3,135 | Total only | $3,120 |
| 2021 | $518,876 | $4,521 | $100,081 | $50,000 | 2 | $4,336 |
| 2020 | $598,736 | $640,680 | $41,944 | $7,700 | 1 | $490 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $476K in total assets. In 2022, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc is led by Jorden Giger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jorden Giger
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katheryn Redding
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Emmanuel Cannady
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $3K, to Katheryn Redding (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc
How much does South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc give each year?
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc reported $3K in grants paid in 2022 on its 2022 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2021 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc?
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc reported $476K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc?
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in South Bend, IN. It holds $476K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc operate?
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc's EIN?
South Bend Black Empowerment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1481799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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