The Fellowship Bmec Inc
The fellowship: black male educators for social justice is a professional membership and activist organization dedicated to advancing the recruitment, development and retention of black male educators in schools throughout greater philadelphia.
The Fellowship Bmec Inc at a glance
In short: The Fellowship Bmec Inc gave $662K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $662K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $661,623
- -68.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $661,623
- -68.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $661,623
- Total assets
- $4,188,278
- +6.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Fellowship Bmec Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Center for Black Educator Developme ($662K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $662K (2022) to $2.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $662K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Black Educator Developme Philadelphia, PA | Fiscal Sponsorship | $661,623 |
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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 | $4,188,278 | $1,081,000 | $661,623 | $661,623 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $3,935,912 | $4,831,352 | $2,145,216 | $2,092,712 | 1 | $2,551 |
| 2020 | $1,435,413 | $2,214,058 | $1,801,945 | $1,038,879 | 1 | $27 |
| 2019 | $304,172 | $1,173,843 | $1,169,410 | — | — | — |
About The Fellowship Bmec Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Fellowship Bmec Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $662K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fellowship Bmec Inc is led by Miles Wilson, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Miles Wilson
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashid Coleman
Chief Creati
Chief Creative Officer & Co- → Chief Creati, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$79K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Sterling Grimes
Chief Program
Chief Program Officer → Chief Program, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$97K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Charles Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Atwood
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soledad Alfaro
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Webster
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Hayes
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharif El Mekki
Executive Di
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent Cobb (2019–2021) — CEO & Co-Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 $7K, to Sterling Grimes (Chief Program Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Fellowship Bmec Inc
How much does The Fellowship Bmec Inc give each year?
The Fellowship Bmec Inc gave $662K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $2.1M across 1 grant.
How large is The Fellowship Bmec Inc?
The Fellowship Bmec Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Fellowship Bmec Inc?
The Fellowship Bmec Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Fellowship Bmec Inc operate?
The Fellowship Bmec Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Fellowship Bmec Inc's EIN?
The Fellowship Bmec Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0871452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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