2025-07-24T11:52:00-07:00 2024-12-31 271375413 BWK Rogers PC 431 South 7th Street Suite 2424 Minneapolis MN 55415 990 2024-01-01 883613546 MINNESOTA BLACK COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION MINN 6122935260 2429 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis MN 55404 Aretha Green-Rupert Board Chair 6122935260 2025-06-02 1 1 Melissa J Baraibar P02464922 6123325446 2025-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lulete Mola 2429 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis MN 55404 2832734 0 X www.minnesotablackcollectivefoundation.org X 2022 MN Build black philanthropic power to strengthen the ecosystem of black-led social, political, and economic change in Minnesota and beyond. 4 4 4 10 0 0 5830885 2704114 0 0 20405 128620 0 0 5851290 2832734 1120000 1049892 0 0 0 402500 30351 55275 229457 384872 638972 1535223 2146639 4316067 686095 4713584 5154987 397517 152825 4316067 5002162 Build black philanthropic power to strengthen the ecosystem of black-led social, political, and economic change in Minnesota and beyond. 0 0 1553160 1049892 0 1. Culturally Grounded Participatory Grantmaking: In 2024, guided by Community Builders, we disbursed $1.1 million in transformational grants to organizations, individuals, and initiatives, sustaining work critical to the Black community. Our commitment to sharing power through a participatory approach is the magic of the Collective. It has shaped our impact to date, and it is setting our direction as a culturally-rooted organization now and into the future. 2. Nurturing, Connecting, & Strengthening the Ecosystem of Black-led Change: We continue to strengthen the ecosystem of those that serve the Black community through community convenings, retreats, and more. For example, Threading is an annual engagement for 200 of our partners to experience the spirit and genius of those who serve the Black community. Another example is our Rooting engagement, for 3 years, Rooting has been a premier social gathering series curated for people working, leading, and serving the Black community in the social sector. At Rooting, we network, strengthen relationships, break bread, and reflect with one another on what it takes to be well and work for a more just MN. 3. Power-Shifting Solidarity: We facilitate, support, and inspire the philanthropic, non-profit, and social impact field to be in power-shifting solidarity to realize the promise of racial justice. We partner with renowned organizations to advance systems change through data, relationships, and networks. In November 2024, the Collective launched the MN LEAD initiative, a multiracial effort to build a strong, interconnected ecosystem that proactively addresses legal challenges to race-conscious grantmaking, programs, and activities. MN LEAD will help shape narratives, provide education, and support strategic efforts for racial justice for nonprofit organizations throughout MN. 0 0 0 1553160 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 67 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MN X Minnesota Black Collective Foundation 6122935260 2429 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis MN 55404 X Lulete Mola Secretary, President, Co-Founder & Corp Member 40 0 X X 170054 0 23201 Chanda Smith Baker Treasurer (Jan-Mar), Corp Member 2 0 X X 73700 0 0 Shawntera Hardy Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Hardeman Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Repa Mekha Chair (Jan-Mar), Corp Member 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Aretha Green-Rupert Chair/Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Jai Winston Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 243754 0 23201 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2704114 0 2704114 0 128620 0 0 128620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2832734 0 0 128620 X 809892 809892 240000 240000 193255 85335 62789 45131 159048 70230 51676 37142 4053 1707 1354 992 19942 6402 9281 4259 26202 11696 8483 6023 82571 45526 21624 15421 4561 4561 61690 61690 55275 55275 283383 153606 87313 42464 7436 1862 4591 983 15871 9356 4211 2304 8246 3615 2703 1928 13404 7046 4902 1456 122220 93186 17715 11319 6858 6858 Board and Staff Development 24889 8501 11853 4535 Dues and Subscriptions 6285 5200 1085 0 1558 1333 225 2146639 1553160 364022 229457 1438874 714797 1717470 3094886 1552764 1336156 4476 9148 4713584 5154987 45517 42825 352000 110000 0 0 397517 152825 X 2440401 2314071 1875666 2688091 4316067 5002162 4713584 5154987 686095 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 0 5830885 2704113 8534998 0 0 0 5830885 2704113 8534998 2331795 6203203 0 20405 128620 149025 8684023 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 X 2832734 0 0 0 0 0 2832734 0 0 0 2832734 2146639 0 0 0 0 0 2146639 0 0 0 2146639 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Collective's activities are generally exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since the Collective is exempt from federal and state income tax liability, no provision is made for current or deferred income tax expense. The Collective is not a private foundation. Management has determined that the Collective is not subject to unrelated business income tax. Management is not aware of any transactions that would impact the Collective's tax-exempt status. The Collective follows the guidance of the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, related to uncertainties in income taxes, which prescribes a threshold of more likely than not for recognition and derecognition of positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For the year ended December 31, 2024, management of the Collective is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions. All tax-exempt entities are subject to review and audit by federal, state and other applicable agencies. Such agencies may review the taxability of unrelated business income, or the qualification of the tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. For federal tax purposes, the tax returns remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns. X X X X 1 Smith Baker LLC 5775 Wayzata Boulevard Ste 700 Saint Louis Park MN 55416 Provided expertise to the organization, including fundraising strategy. 0 0 55275 -55275 0 55275 -55275 MN 1 846s org 8031 Xerxes Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55431 851779512 501 (c)(3) 10000 Black led change grant All Things Possible Theatrical and Arts Group Inc 2435 Indian Way North Saint Paul MN 55109 992061270 501 (c)(3) 10000 Black led change grant Barbershop and Social Services 3270 19th Street NW Ste 208 Rochester MN 55901 831558495 501 (c)(3) 10000 Fiscal sponsor of Sister Saves Sisters BOB Rewards Club 2907 Logan Ave North Minneapolis MN 55411 871550972 501 (c)(3) 10000 Black led change grant Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization 310 E 38th StreetSuite 309 Minneapolis MN 55409 201794339 501 (c)(3) 10000 Fiscal agent for Healing by Lauryn Sports Mentorship Academy 3270 19th Street NW Ste 208 Rochester MN 55901 061777757 501 (c)(3) 10000 Sports Mentorship Academy / Rochester in Color Council on American Islamic Relations CAIR-Minnesota 1821 University Ave W Ste 306 St Paul MN 55104 450553731 501 (c)(3) 10000 Black Led Change grant as fiscal sponsor of The Bureau Cultural Wellness Center 2025 Portland Ave Minneapolis MN 55404 411850859 501 (c)(3) 20000 Fiscal sponsor for Biking with Baddies ($10,000); Discretionary Fund Grant ($7,000); Co-Founders Fund Grant ($3,000) Diverse Emerging Music Organization 34 13th Ave NE Ste 108 Minneapolis MN 55413 411955210 501 (c)(3) 50000 Fiscal sponsor for BLovely Productions and LaMae Photography Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc 3500 Depauw Boulevard Suite 3090 Indianapolis IN 46268 850839183 501 (c)(3) 35392 For Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness Higher Works Collaborative 3333 W Division St Suite 209 St Cloud MN 56301 830930283 501 (c)(3) 10000 New Sun Fellowship to Organization (James Alberts) Homegrown Lacrosse 1330 Lagoon Ave Suite 802 Minneapolis MN 55408 201956993 501 (c)(3) 10000 Fiscal sponsor for Peace in Practice Indigenous Roots 788 East 7th Street Saint Paul MN 55106 474492457 501 (c)(3) 50000 Fiscal sponsor for Sir Boxing Club Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light 4407 East Lake Street Minneapolis MN 55406 260735674 501 (c)(3) 10000 MNIPL is DBA for Congregations Caring For Creation:-Fiscal sponsor for Just B Solar Co Morning Glory Montessori 3620 East 26th Street Minneapolis MN 55406 863072479 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black Led Change Grant Network for Developing Conscious Communities 28 46th Place Northeast Washington DC 20019 464564310 501 (c)(3) 20000 Discretionary Grant New Roots Midwest 1132 28th Ave S Moorhead MN 56560 922762511 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black led change grant Nonprofit for Black Girls 2201 North 3rd Street Minneapolis MN 55411 874769538 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black led change grant Phumulani Minnesota African Women Against Violence 121 Washington Ave N 4th Floor Minneapolis MN 55401 813885346 501 (c)(3) 10000 Philanthropic Power Grant Project DIVA International 410 Oak Grove Street Minneapolis MN 55403 450595049 501 (c)(3) 25000 Grant for Dallas Watson ($10,000); BLC Fiscal Sponsor for the B Suite ($10,000); Grant for the B Suite ($5,000) Project Restore Minnesota 2500 University Ave W Suite A12 Saint Paul MN 55114 852185349 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black led change grant Propel Nonprofits 1 SE Main Street Suite 600 Minneapolis MN 55414 411916337 501 (c)(3) 50000 Fiscal sponsor for OneMN Salem Inc 2507 Bryant Ave North Minneapolis MN 554112413 411782105 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black Led Change Grant Sammy's Avenue Eatery 1101 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411 994695974 10000 Discretionary Fund grant to Business Sweet Potato Comfort Pie 8014 Highway 55 Suite 464 Golden Valley MN 55427 844657505 501 (c)(3) 7000 CoFounders Fund Grant The Purpose 713 Minnehaha Avenue East Saint Paul MN 55106 994247332 10000 Black Lead Change Grant The Rondo Community Land Trust 1041 Selby Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 411753148 501 (c)(3) 20000 Fiscal sponsor for Bubble Line Brewing Company ($10,000); Fiscal sponsor for The Ark Lounge LLC ($10,000) Tides Center PO Box 889385 Los Angeles CA 900889385 943213100 501 (c)(3) 50000 Fiscal sponsor for Community Member for Environmental Justice CMEJ Until We Are All Free Movement 23 4th St SE Suite 217 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55414 862751530 501 (c)(3) 10000 Fiscal Sponsor for Construction CREDS Village Arms 110 E 31st Street Ste 8274 Minneapolis MN 55408 811095361 501 (c)(3) 50000 Black led change grant Win Back 7194 159th Street West Apple Valley MN 55124 861343566 501 (c)(3) 10000 Resilience Grant 29 2 Philanthropic Power Grant 13 130000 New Sun Fellowship Grant 11 110000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 For Individuals: Progress Reports to the Foundation. Recipient shall provide information regarding use of the Grant to the Foundation upon reasonable request and work with Lulete Mola, President and Corporate Member of the Foundation, and the Foundation team throughout the grant term to monitor progress and capture outcomes from the Grant. For Organizations: Progress Reports to The Black Collective Foundation MN. Recipient shall work with Lulete Mola, President & Corporate Member of The Black Collective Foundation MN, and The Black Collective Foundation MN team throughout the grant term to monitor progress and capture learnings. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lulete Mola Secretary, President, Co-Founder & Corp Member 170054 0 0 0 0 0 5306 0 17895 0 193255 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The Collective updated their by-laws. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Organization has members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The following actions require approval of the members: substantially change mission or nature of the Corporation's operations; incur long-term debt; mortgage or encumber any assets of the Corporation; sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Corporation's property and assets; add or delete major services; voluntarily dissolve, merge, convert or sell or transfer all of the Corporation's assets to another entity in one transaction or series of related transactions; purchase or acquire substantially all of the assets of another entity; terminate any Member; amend the Articles of the Bylaws; or take any other actions with respect to which the Articles, these Bylaws, or the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 317A, as it may be amended requires approval of the Members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Yes, all directors are provided with a copy of the conflict of interest policy each year and are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest statement each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A written performance review is prepared by the Board Chair in consultation with other Officers, and the review of comparability data provided by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a Prior to the board expansion in April 2024, Co-Founder Chanda Smith Baker served as Treasurer of the Board from January to March 2024. Simultaneously, Chanda held a contracted role through the Co-Founder in Residence program at the Black Collective. Any reported compensation for Chanda in 2024 reflected her role as a Co-Founder in Residence contractor. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Administration and Operations $27,768; Communications and Marketing $120,500; Evaluation and Research $2,130; Human Resources $37,150; IT $21,835; Participant Stipends $68,000; Other $6,000.