Black Arts & Cultural Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Black Arts & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered in 1987, with $117,630 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
359 S Kalamazoo Mall Ste 101, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 EIN 38-2730761 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$118K
▼ 62.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$203K
Net assets
$136K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Black Arts & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -73% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Black Arts & Cultural Center: 8 mo reserves · -73% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Black Arts & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Black Arts & Cultural Center: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $193K (FY2010) to $118K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-72.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$136K
Net assets
$136K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,630▼62.3% | $203,163▼1.4% | $136,148▼38.6% | $136,148▼39.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $312,084▲22.0% | $205,957▼16.6% | $221,681▲91.8% | $224,046▲92.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $255,862▲4.8% | $246,996▼18.8% | $115,554▲8.3% | $116,197▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $244,138▲11.8% | $304,166▲155% | $106,688▼44.1% | $107,531▼44.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $218,375▲21.5% | $119,143▼34.5% | $190,977▲102% | $194,137▲97.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $179,790▲7.9% | $181,859▲43.0% | $94,726▼2.1% | $98,156▼20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $166,640▼1.1% | $127,195▼1.8% | $96,795▲68.8% | $123,799▲49.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $168,488▲24.2% | $129,564▼2.9% | $57,350▲183% | $82,931▲144% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $135,689▼14.4% | $133,421▼24.6% | $20,265▲0.9% | $33,952▲53.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $158,577▲59.3% | $177,034▲45.3% | $20,076▼47.9% | $22,129▼44.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $99,525▼19.8% | $121,882▼5.1% | $38,533▼35.2% | $39,507▼34.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $124,100▲3.4% | $128,464 | $59,429▼6.8% | $60,656▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $120,021▼4.1% | $128,432▲9.2% | $63,793▼8.5% | $64,877▼8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $125,144▼35.2% | $117,584▼24.9% | $69,744▲13.0% | $71,148▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $193,180 | $156,597 | $61,705 | $63,206 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $461K total
13 grants to Black Arts & Cultural Center totaling $461K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture, humanities | 2024 | $52,500 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $57,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $44,440 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $38,440 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $46,190 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $49,190 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Youth development | 2018 | $44,940 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Arts, culture, humanities | 2017 | $41,300 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Youth development | 2016 | $46,610 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Youth development | 2015 | $5,570 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Black Arts & Cultural Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Black Arts & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2730761, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Black Arts & Cultural Center's EIN?
- Black Arts & Cultural Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2730761.
- How much revenue does Black Arts & Cultural Center report?
- Black Arts & Cultural Center reported $117,630 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Black Arts & Cultural Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Black Arts & Cultural Center F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Black Arts & Cultural Center (EIN 38-2730761) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.