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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2278700

BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403

Financials

$157K$52K2022$240K$226K2023$273K$240K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$272,527$240,391$32,136$185,554$42,295$143,259
April 30, 2024990$240,378$226,181$14,197$124,418$872$123,546
April 30, 2023990-EZ$157,034$51,569$105,465$109,837$0$109,837
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$255,743
of which government grants
$235,460
Program service revenue
$16,784
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,062
Other salaries and wages
$139,203
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$143,557
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,684
Occupancy
$7,774
Travel
$3,143
Depreciation
$756
Program services (functional)
$136,150
Management and general (functional)
$104,241

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$124,418
Total assets, end of year
$185,554
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,295
Net assets, end of year
$143,259
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,890
Net assets without donor restrictions
$143,259
Gross receipts
$272,527
Employees
2
Volunteers
66
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
MD

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 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCENT O LEGGETTPRESIDENT & CEO UNTIL NOV. 2024
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CARNELIUS JONESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SANDRA CHAPMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REGINALD IRBYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEEDEE STRUMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCENT O LEGGETTPRESIDENT & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CARNELIUS JONESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SANDRA CHAPMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REGINALD IRBYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEEDEE STRUMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCENT O LEGGETTPRESIDENT & CEO20$0
CARNELIUS JONESVICE PRESIDENT4$0
SANDRA CHAPMANSECRETARY1$0
REGINALD IRBYTREASURER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1101 BAY RIDGE AVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403-2901
In care of
% MELANIE HERRERA
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1125 WEST STREET SUITE 200, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEEDEE STRUM, 3436 COHASSET AVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
VINCENT LEGGETT, 1125 WEST STREET SUITE 200, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401
Signed the 990
DEEDEE STRUM, CURRENT INTERIM CEO/PRESIDENT
Phone
(410) 570-1187
Return prepared by
JM&M

Mission

TO "ELEVATE BLACK VOICES" WITH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONVERSATIONS AND RESILIENCY PLANNING FOR CLIMATE-THREATENED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HOME TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH GENERATIONS OF LEGACY ALONG THE WATER'S EDGE. WE MAINTAIN OUR 40-YEAR COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF AFRICANS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS AS MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REGION'S MARITIME AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRIES.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTAINED AND PRESERVED HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, CULTURAL TREASURES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. RESEARCH MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. ELKTONIA-CARRS BEACH PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE AND EXHIBITS.
    Expenses $98,358 · grants $1,062
  • "NEX-GEN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CHAMPIONS" PROGRAM AIMS TO REACH YOUNG PEOPLE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. TO GROW THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND INSPIRE A PASSION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE AS ADVOCATES FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $30,203 · revenue $16,784
  • CREATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.
    Expenses $7,589

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-2278700
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
2002
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$185,554
Income (IRS master file)
$272,527

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$272,527$240,391$185,554XML
990April 2024$240,378$226,181$124,418XML
990-EZApril 2023$157,034$51,569$109,837XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: VINCENT LEGGETT
April 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Vincent Leggett
April 30, 2020≤ $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 52-2278700).

Questions about BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC is 52-2278700.
Is BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC 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 BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names DEEDEE STRUM.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $272,527, expenses of $240,391 and total assets of $185,554 at year end.

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