The Imperative Inc
Building a new philathropic institution solely focused on promoting the wealth, health and connectedness of black people.
The Imperative Inc at a glance
In short: The Imperative Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -51.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $557,971
- +142.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Imperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Resilient Sisterhood Project ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resilient Sisterhood Project Cambridge, MA | Program | $20,000 |
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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 | $557,971 | $411,410 | $91,515 | $20,000 | 1 | $5,774 |
| 2023 | $230,076 | $68,866 | $64,904 | $41,054 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Imperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Imperative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brockton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $558K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Imperative Inc is led by Alexandra Bastien, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Bastien
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ade Oguntoye
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Adamson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josina Machel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olu Fann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ngunan Adamu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Herbert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Temi Mwale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bedney
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael McAfee (2023) — Director
- Former: Shane Ryan (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Imperative Inc
How much does The Imperative Inc give each year?
The Imperative Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $41K in grants paid.
How large is The Imperative Inc?
The Imperative Inc reported $558K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $411K.
What is The Imperative Inc?
The Imperative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brockton, MA. It holds $558K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Imperative Inc operate?
The Imperative Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Imperative Inc's EIN?
The Imperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3350267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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