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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1861034

BE BLAC FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SALEM, OR 97301

Financials

$0$02023$430K$403K2024$428K$698K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BE BLAC FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$427,534$697,710-$270,176$223,556$226,635-$3,079
December 31, 2024990$430,375$403,083$27,292$292,106$0$292,106
December 31, 2023990$0$0$0$268,972$0$268,972
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$423,350
of which government grants
$105,061
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,184
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$45,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$145,018
Other salaries and wages
$137,421
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$292,021
Professional fundraising fees
$71,336
Legal fees
$1,296
Accounting fees
$13,095
Occupancy
$359
Travel
$1,660
Program services (functional)
$503,551
Management and general (functional)
$122,823
Fundraising (functional)
$71,336

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$292,106
Total assets, end of year
$223,556
Total liabilities, end of year
$226,635
Net assets, end of year
-$3,079
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,079
Gross receipts
$427,534
Employees
2
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
OR

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREGGERY PETERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$103,000
JESSICA PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
40$42,018
ALLEN BILLINGERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
RONNIE BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
CELINE COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
ARTONYA GEMMILLBOARD SECRET
Officer
1.25$0
JEREMIAH JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
JOANNA KINDELLBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
DAN PORTHTREASURER
Officer
1.25$0
CYNTHIA RICHARDSONBOARD VICE P
Officer
1.25$0
LENITA RILEYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.42$0
RAY WHITEBOARD PRESID
Officer
1.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREGGERY PETERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$82,117
JESSICA PETERSONCHIEF ADMIN
Officer
40$36,925
ALLEN BILLINGERBOARD TREASU
Officer
5$0
RONNIE BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
CELINE COLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
LENITA DUNLAPBOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
ARTONYA GEMMILLBOARD SECRET
Officer
5$0
JEREMIAH JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
JOANNA KINDELLBOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
CYNTHIA RICHARDSONBOARD VICE P
Officer
5$0
RAY WHITEBOARD PRESID
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeremiah JamesTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Jessica PetersonSecretary
Officer
0$0
Cynthia RichardsonVice President
Officer
0$0
Greggery PetersonExecutive Director
Officer
0$0
Ray WhitePresiden
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
626 HIGH ST NE STE 307, SALEM, OR 97301-2495
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GREGGERY PETERSON, 3678 BAYONNE DRIVE SE, SALEM, OR 97317
Signed the 990
GREGGERY PETERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 428-8125
Return prepared by
DOMINGUEZ ACCOUNTING

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND GROW THE BLACK COMMUNITY THROUGH GENERATIONAL LEADERSHIP, PARTNERING AND SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED, RUN, AND OPERATED BUSINESSES/NONPROFITS, AND STRENGTHENING BLACK FAMILIES. OUR VISION: COMMUNITY WHERE BLACK LEADERSHIP IMPACTS EVERY AREA OF THE COMMUNITY AND WHERE NO DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY'S DIRECT INFLUENCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: SUPPORTING NEW AND EXISTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES THROUGH COMMUNITY, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION PROVIDED 45,000.00 IN MINI GRANTS TO 7 BLACK LED-BIPOC BUSINESSES WITHIN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES. THROUGH THIS FUNDING, BUSINESSES PARTICIPATED IN QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS AROUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND HIRING PRACTICES AND COMPLETED MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS VOTED BY PANEL TO RECEIVE FUNDING. THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY THAT CURRENTLY HOLDS 40 BUSINESSES, HOSTED OVER 30 BUSINESS-FOCUSED GATHERINGS (INCLUDING MONTHLY COFFEE BUSINESS CLUB AND BIANNUAL BUSINESS BOOTCAMPS), AND PROVIDED CONSULTING FOR 30 BUSINESSES.
    Expenses $143,416 · grants $45,000
  • YOUTH AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT: ELEVATE AND ADVANCE THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION. THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION SERVED A TOTAL OF 1,260 YOUTH SERVED ACROSS ALL FOUNDATION INITIATIVES. THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION PURCHASED REMAINING BLACK HISTORY 365 CURRICULUM FOR ELECTIVE OFFERING AT THE HIGHSCHOOL LEVEL FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COURSE TO LAUNCH DURING THE 2026 SCHOOL YEAR, SPONSORED BUSSES AND REGISTRATION FOR 130 STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, AND SUPPORTED 8 BLACK STAFF TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION, THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION PROVIDED LITERACY BOXES TO SCOTT ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO HELP WITH READING LITERACY OVER THE SUMMER AND MADE KINDLE READERS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS TO READ THROUGH THE YEAR.
    Expenses $327,873
  • COMMUNITY NETWORK: ORGANIZING BE-BLAC COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND ACTING AS A CONNECTING HUB FOR BLACK-INITIATED COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION PROVIDED 327 FREE BOOKS BY BLACK AND BROWN AUTHORS AND STORIES, HOSTED 4 FAMILY NIGHT EVENTS AND 2 COMMUNITY AFFINITY NIGHTS WITH 198 ATTENDEES INCLUDING PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF. IN ADDITION, THE BE-BLAC FOUNDATION STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER, SALEM KEIZER PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SKPS), WORLD BEAT GALLERY, KALAPUYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CHURCH AT THE PARK.
    Expenses $32,262

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1861034
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$223,556
Income (IRS master file)
$427,534

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$427,534$697,710$223,556IRS
990December 2024$430,375$403,083$292,106IRS
990December 2023$0$0$268,972XML

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 92-1861034).

Questions about BE BLAC FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BE BLAC FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BE BLAC FOUNDATION is 92-1861034.
Is BE BLAC FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BE BLAC FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BE BLAC FOUNDATION 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 BE BLAC FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BE BLAC FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BE BLAC FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GREGGERY PETERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of BE BLAC FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,000 (GREGGERY PETERSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does BE BLAC FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $427,534, expenses of $697,710 and total assets of $223,556 at year end.

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