Young Black Scholar Institute
Young Black Scholar Institute is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Brooklyn, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2022.
Young Black Scholar Institute at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
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Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Black Scholar Institute is led by John Watts, Executive Director on the 2022 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Watts
Executive Director
New on the 2022 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Watts
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nanel Denton
Administrator
New on the 2022 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Young Black Scholar Institute
What is Young Black Scholar Institute?
Young Black Scholar Institute is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Brooklyn, MD.
What is Young Black Scholar Institute's EIN?
Young Black Scholar Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2799165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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