Black Appalachian Coalition
Black Appalachian Coalition's (BLAC) mission is to amplify Black voices by utilizing storytelling as a strategy and precursor to policymaking, building collective power to reclaim our communities, reshape …
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Bwr's programmatic achievements during 2021 included:1. Launched the black appalachian coalition (blac) which is a multi-state story-based strategies campaign.2. Held five listening sessions and published a blac paper on storytelling and policy making.3. Putting forth the podcast real sisters/real talk and the vlog there is a word.4. Completed the trauma-bond curriculum.
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Mission
Black Appalachian Coalition's (BLAC) mission is to amplify Black voices by utilizing storytelling as a strategy and precursor to policymaking, building collective power to reclaim our communities, reshape systems, and drive transformative, cross-sectoral justice across Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley/Basin. BLAC is leading a bold movement beyond equity toward true justice and equality, rooted in reclamation, resistance, and the power of our narratives.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Black Appalachian Coalition with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlack Appalachian Coalition is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ottawa Hills, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 831904410. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Black Appalachian Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 831904410. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Black Appalachian Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Black Appalachian Coalition is located in Ottawa Hills, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Black Appalachian Coalition has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Black Appalachian Coalition is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Black Appalachian Coalition. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Black Appalachian Coalition holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bwr's programmatic achievements during 2021 included:1. Launched the black appalachian coalition (blac) which is a multi-state story-based strategies campaign.2. Held five listening sessions and published a blac paper on storytelling and policy making.3. Putting forth the podcast real sisters/real talk and the vlog there is a word.4. Completed the trauma-bond curriculum. Black Appalachian Coalition is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Black Appalachian Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Appalachian Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 831904410, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BLACK APPALACHIAN COALITION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Black Appalachian Landowners – I Am Appalachia - Black By God
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: the Black Appalachian activists cultivating community power - The Guardian
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: the Black Appalachian activists cultivating community power - Black By God
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: Black Appalachian activists cultivating power - America's Black Holocaust Museum
PJM sees ‘easy button’ to meet power needs, but Appalachians see higher bills and more pollution - Utility Dive
NAACP and Black Appalachian Coalition Host Appalachia Black Invisibility Event - NAACP
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Black Appalachian Coalition
- What is Black Appalachian Coalition?
- Black Appalachian Coalition is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Ottawa Hills, United States. Bwr's programmatic achievements during 2021 included:1. Launched the black appalachian coalition (blac) which is a multi-state story-based strategies campaign.2. Held five listening sessions and published a blac paper on storytelling and policy making.3. Putting forth the podcast real sisters/real talk and the vlog there is a word.4. Completed the trauma-bond curriculum.
- When was Black Appalachian Coalition founded?
- Black Appalachian Coalition was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Black Appalachian Coalition?
- Marcia Dinkins serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Black Appalachian Coalition located?
- Headquartered in Ottawa Hills, OH, United States.
- What is Black Appalachian Coalition's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Black Appalachian Coalition trustworthy?
- Black Appalachian Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Black Appalachian Coalition's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 831904410.
- What is Black Appalachian Coalition's website?
- http://blackappalachiancoalition.org