2026-08-16T23:42:51-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 854188176 Blacks in Industrial Organizational Psychology Incorporated BLAC 7034705912 3801 ELLERSLIE AVE Baltimore MD 21218 Macy Cheeks Founder 7034705912 2026-08-17 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X 74773 X 41628 29578 3467 0 0 0 100 74773 600 3040 1659 74258 79557 -4784 30386 0 25602 30386 25088 30386 25088 30386 25088 X Blacks in I O Psychology BIOP was formed to advance education professional development and community within the field of industrial-organizational I O psychology with a particular focus on increasing access visibility and opportunities for Black students practitioners and professionals. BIOP carries out its mission through educational programming networking opportunities mentorship career development professional learning outreach and partnerships that help strengthen pathways into and throughout the I O psychology field. The organizations primary goal is to support the growth and development of a more diverse and connected I O psychology community while expanding awareness of the field and creating opportunities for individuals to learn develop professionally and engage with others in the profession. SIOP Conference Presence and Community Mixer - BIOP maintained a presence at the annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology SIOP conference and hosted a community networking mixer designed to create an accessible space for connection among Black I O psychology professionals practitioners students supporters and members of the broader profession. Approximately 150 individuals attended the mixer. The program provided an opportunity for attendees from across the country to strengthen professional relationships connect with peers and potential collaborators and engage with the BIOP community during one of the fields largest annual professional gatherings. 0 8149 Annual Conference and Awards Gala BIOP hosted its annual conference and awards program to provide education professional development networking and recognition opportunities for industrial-organizational psychology professionals practitioners students and others interested in the field. Approximately 300 attendees participated in the annual conference which included approximately 25 educational and professional development sessions. Programming provided attendees with opportunities to learn from practitioners and subject-matter experts build professional connections discuss issues affecting the field and recognize professionals making meaningful contributions to I O psychology and the broader community.- 0 6481 Monthly Newsletter- BIOP published 12 monthly newsletters during the tax year to provide the organizations community with consistent access to career professional development and community information. Newsletters included job opportunities upcoming educational and professional development programs BIOP updates community opportunities and other information relevant to I O psychology professionals and students. The newsletter served as a recurring resource for connecting the BIOP community with employment opportunities learning resources events and developments within the organization and profession. 0 287 Membership Program - BIOP maintained a year-round membership program serving more than 250 members during the tax year. The program provided members with opportunities for professional networking community-building learning career development and engagement with other I O psychology professionals and students. Through the membership program BIOP maintained an ongoing professional community that allowed members to build relationships access organizational programming and resources and remain connected to opportunities within the field throughout the year. 0 0 Monthly Professional Development Programming - BIOP provided recurring educational and professional development programming throughout the year focused on topics relevant to I O psychology practitioners professionals and students. Programs included learning sessions career-focused discussions practitioner insights and other opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. BIOP received approximately 800 combined registrations for its monthly programs during the year providing participants with ongoing access to professional learning and connection beyond the organizations annual conference. 0 0 14917 Macy Cheeks Founder 15 0 0 0 Shavonne Holman Founder 15 0 0 0 Sertrice Shipley Chair 15 0 0 0 Janiece Smith Secretary 5 0 0 0 X true false false false false false false false false Macy Cheeks 2827 Telek Pl Alexandria VA 22314 7034705912 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 35780 57443 31560 41628 166411 0 2109 2811 5421 3467 13808 0 0 7073 40770 28164 76007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37889 67327 77751 73259 256226 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2073 35605 22594 60272 0 0 2073 35605 22594 60272 195954 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 37889 67327 77751 73359 256326 X Part III, line 12 | S.No:, Amount:, Description:| 1, $100, Special event income| Part I, line 8 | Other Revenues:, Amount:| Special event income, $100| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| 8100 Advertising & Marketing, $781| 8175 Conferences Conventions & Meetings, $61348| 8300 IT & Software, $1440| 8510 Bank and Credit Card Fees, $495| 8520 Dues & Subscriptions, $576| 8530 Merchant Account Fees, $2690| 8700 Supplies & Materials, $3987| 8800 Travel, $2470| 8875 Volunteer Recognition, $361| Other Expenses, $110| Part V, line 33 | Activity Name:, Description:| Scholarship Program, During the tax year BIOP temporarily paused its scholarship program while the organization reassessed the committee structure volunteer capacity and administrative needs required to support the program effectively. The pause was intended to allow BIOP to evaluate the resources and processes needed for future scholarship administration and was not a permanent discontinuation of the program. BIOP plans to revisit the program after completing this review and determining the appropriate structure|