The Black Chamber of Commerce
To educate, advocate for, empower and equip black business owners with the right tools and resources to help them grow and attain success.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$226K
+52.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
-42.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$340K
-42.8% YoY
About The Black Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
The Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SILVER SPRING, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $2K.
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 | $225,790 | $148,266 | $47,723 |
| Revenue | $731,588 | $938,510 | $56,979 |
| Expenses | $654,065 | $838,468 | $44,635 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,043 | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include M C Black Collective ($340,450).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M C Black Collective Gaithersburg, MD | Support minority businesses in MD | $340,450 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth White | President & CEO | 40 | $117,386 |
| Kenneth White | President & CEO | 40 | $117,386 |
| Nelson Davy | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Shanton Kittler | Director | 2 | — |
| Marva Jo Camp | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Jerome Weems | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ijenna Aluko | Director | 2 | — |
| Pam Scott | Director | 2 | — |
| Michelle Taylor | Director | 2 | — |
| John Hale III | Director | 2 | — |
| Roderick Johnson | Director | 2 | — |
| Tereance R Moore | Director | 2 | — |
| Toni Bowie | Director | 2 | — |
| Ronald Hopkins | Director | 2 | — |
| Venice Mundle-Harvey | Director | 2 | — |
| Jerry Sanford | Director | 2 | — |
| Eben Smith | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Chamber of Commerce?
The Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SILVER SPRING, MD. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Black Chamber of Commerce?
As of 2024, The Black Chamber of Commerce holds $226K in total assets with $732K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $340K in 2024.
Where does The Black Chamber of Commerce operate?
The Black Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Maryland.
What size grants does The Black Chamber of Commerce award?
In 2024, The Black Chamber of Commerce awarded 1 grants totaling $340K — an average of about $340K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Black Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
The Black Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4224035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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