THE OKRA PROJECT IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY MEMBERS OF THE BLACK TRANS COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$147K
-69.9% YoY
Revenue
$291K
-57.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$374K
-20.1% YoY
About The Okra Project
Based on IRS filings
The Okra Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $146,724 | $486,896 | $273,048 |
| Revenue | $291,276 | $681,559 | $2,925,121 |
| Expenses | $373,552 | $467,711 | $2,652,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The Okra Project
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMI SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KENYA BOUDREAUX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EVA REIGN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GABRIELLE SOUZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 86 | $112,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Okra Project?
The Okra Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $147K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Okra Project?
As of 2024, The Okra Project holds $147K in total assets with $291K in annual revenue.
Where does The Okra Project operate?
The Okra Project has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Texas.
What is The Okra Project's EIN?
The Okra Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1826091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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