Nonprofit · EIN 41-1789120
BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $198,426 | $204,715 | -$6,289 | $35,354 | $700 | $34,654 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $198,426
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $70,924
- Occupancy
- $2,823
- Other expenses
- $130,968
- Program services (functional)
- $152,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $944
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,354
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $700
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,654
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,865
- Gross receipts
- $198,426
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeda Zulu | President | 5 | $0 |
| Vusumuzi Zulu | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Edwin Clarke | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Mahmoud El-Kati | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Nicole Tabor | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Brooke Cunningham | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Sherri Pugh | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Shondra Dickson | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Dylan Lindsey | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Dara Ceaser | Member | 3 | $0 |
| Joeseph Ceaser | Member | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1112 NEWTON AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-3705
- In care of
- % MS NOTHANDO ZULU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1112 Newton Avenue North, Minneapolis MN 55411
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Vusumuzi Zulu, 1112 Newton Avenue North, Minneapolis MN 55411
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Vusumuzi Zulu, Treasurer
- Phone
- (612) 715-3999
- Return prepared by
- Beatrice David & Associates LLC
Mission
Is to preserve and maintain the art of storytelling through the positive reinforcemen of the rich beauty that comes when we embody the telling of our story The Story. We seek to develop a generation of storytellers walking in who they know they are meant to be. On this page you will experience storytellers from across the United States who have shared their power of story across the world! We hope you enjoy! Embrace the journey, Embody the journey
Program accomplishments
- Black Story Telling is our core program providing oral storytelling of African/African American folktales, fables, myths and personal narratives to community groups, agencies, businessescolleges, and others. We had approximately 40 events serving approximately 800 families and individuals.Expenses $62,000 · grants $50,000
- Black Queens is a cardiovascular health and wellness program for African American women 40 years of age and older. It serves between 80 and 102 women.Expenses $65,000 · grants $55,000
- Karamu provided 800 lbs. of free vegetables to approximately 60 families in the northside community.Karamu is a community garden in north Minneapolis.Expenses $25,000 · grants $20,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1789120
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,354
- Income (IRS master file)
- $198,426
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $198,426 | $204,715 | $35,354 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Vusumuzi Zulu | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Nothando Zulu | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Nothando Zulu | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1789120).
Questions about BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE is 41-1789120.
- Is BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Vusumuzi Zulu.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK STORYTELLERS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $198,426, expenses of $204,715 and total assets of $35,354 at year end.
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