Nonprofit · EIN 84-3885205
BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94621
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,142,008 | $9,100,366 | $11,041,642 | $26,217,079 | $5,667,169 | $20,549,910 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,037,705 | $5,287,066 | $4,750,639 | $9,876,405 | $1,868,137 | $8,008,268 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,746,277 | $4,496,383 | $249,894 | $3,402,069 | $415,409 | $2,986,660 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,815,477
- of which government grants
- $698,105
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $323,134
- Other revenue
- $3,397
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,635,060
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $563,441
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,102,226
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,262,085
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $84,215
- Accounting fees
- $260,553
- Occupancy
- $10,807
- Travel
- $59,321
- Depreciation
- $67,015
- Program services (functional)
- $6,466,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,453,099
- Fundraising (functional)
- $180,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,876,405
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,217,079
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,667,169
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,549,910
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $627,604
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,718,434
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,831,476
- Gross receipts
- $20,142,008
- Employees
- 128
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN JOHNSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $299,522 | $118 |
| LANETHA OLIVER | COO Officer | 40 | $189,844 | $8,729 |
| DEREK FLETCHER | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,029 | $0 |
| ARI CURRY | ASSOCIATE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,428 | $0 |
| REGINA DAVIS | DEPUTY CEO Officer | 40 | $25,385 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GASTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $15,104 | $0 |
| NINA WOODRUFF | DEPUTY CEO Officer | 40 | $6,743 | $0 |
| GEORGE MCDANIEL | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE NIXON | BOARD CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA ELLIOT | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD OLIVER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIDA REAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CREIGHTON DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIEN MCDUFFIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN JOHNSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $209,528 | $472 |
| LANETHA OLIVER | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,296 | $7,654 |
| MICHAEL GASTON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $12,000 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MATSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIEKAEL MENBERU | BOARD CO-CHAIR AS OF 10/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD OLIVER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMED ALI BOB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIEN MCDUFFIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE MIXON | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 10/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIDA REGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AJA RICE | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 11/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA ESTES WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA WOODRUFF-WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN JOHNSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $241,010 | $547 |
| HOWARD OLIVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GASTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MATSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIEN MCDUFFIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMED ALI BOB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIDA REAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA WOODRUFF-WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA ESTES WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8321 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94621-1801
- In care of
- % CAROLYN JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLYN JOHNSON, 8495 PARDEE DRIVE 6006, OAKLAND, CA 94621
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN JOHNSON, CEO
- Phone
- (510) 470-0183
- Website
- BLACKCULTURALZONE.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- DILLWOOD BURKEL & MILLAR LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-3885205 or by the name BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE BLACK CULTURAL ZONE CDC IS TO UNAPOLOGETICALLY CENTER BLACK ARTS, CULTURE, AND ECONOMICS AS WE COLLECTIVELY DESIGN, RESOURCE, TRANSFORM, AND BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER FOR OUR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES FOCUSES ON CREATING SECURE, HIGH-VIBRANCY ENVIRONMENTS WITHIN OUR COMMERCIAL HUBS. THIS INCLUDES THE DEPLOYMENT OF SAFETY CORRIDOR AMBASSADORS TO OVERSEE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND THE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK-LED COMMERCIAL AND CULTURAL AMENITIES DESIGNED TO CELEBRATE AND SUSTAIN THE LOCAL ECOSYSTEM. OUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO SPANS THE FULL DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE FROM THE GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION OF VIBRANT MARKET HALLS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE STRATEGIC ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF RETAIL AND MIXED-USE SPACES ALONG OUR MOST VITAL COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS. THESE HUBS SERVE AS THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR STRATEGY TO SECURE PERMANENT SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE A SANCTUARY FOR COLLECTIVE GROWTH, WHERE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, ARTISTS, AND MAKERS CAN PLANT ROOTS AND FLOURISH TOGETHER.Expenses $2,901,525 · grants $1,635,060
- OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT WORK INCLUDES COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS FOCUSED ON NEIGHBORHOOD MESSENGERS, AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR TEAM, COMMUNITY, AND AMBASSADOR NETWORK. ADDITIONALLY, WE LEAD RAPID RESPONSE EFFORTS CENTERED ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES.Expenses $2,070,513
- AT THE CORE OF OUR INITIATIVES IS A DEEP-ROOTED ECOSYSTEM OF PARTNERSHIPS. WE UNITE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FORM A STRATEGIC FRONT AGAINST DISPLACEMENT. TOGETHER, WE USE ART AND CULTURE AS OUR NORTH STAR, BUILDING COLLECTIVE POWER TO HOLD SPACE FOR OUR PEOPLE AND OUR HISTORY.Expenses $764,141
- OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES OUR CULTURAL MARKET POP-UPS, CENTERING OUR AKOMA MARKET VENDORS; TAKING THEM ON THE ROAD; OUR INCUBATOR; AND VIRTUAL MARKET INCLUDING CUSTOM BOXES AND A VIRTUAL LOOK BOOK. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALSO INCLUDES BUSINESS COUNSELING AND CAREER/WORKFORCE NAVIGATION AND SUPPORT.Expenses $730,733
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3885205
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,217,079
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,142,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $20,142,008 | $9,100,366 | $26,217,079 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,037,705 | $5,287,066 | $9,876,405 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,746,277 | $4,496,383 | $3,402,069 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,547,731 | $2,673,442 | $2,867,031 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 84-3885205).
Questions about BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 84-3885205.
- Is BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROLYN JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $299,522 (CAROLYN JOHNSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,142,008, expenses of $9,100,366 and total assets of $26,217,079 at year end.
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