NonprofitsBlack Birth Justice Inc

Health Care

Black Birth Justice Inc

LOUISVILLE, KY

Total revenue

$818K

Total expenses

$705K

Net assets

$113K

Grants received

$166K

6 grants

EIN

861860910

Tax year

2024

Mission

Advocating for maternal health rights and providing superior support for postpartum persons. Our vision is to combat the Maternal and Infant mortality rate . Our focus is to protect the birthing people of the Black community with integrity, compassion and boldness.

Programs

2 programs

Tiny Toes, Big PlanetA program that aims to create sustainable postpartum families in marginalized communities in Louisville, KY. At Black Birth Justice,, we envision a community where every Black and Brown family receives the support and resources they need to thrive during the postpartum period and beyond. Led by Black women, we are dedicated to fostering transformative support systems that uplift and empower families through every stage of their journey.The 30 families that attended these events gained a wealth of knowledge and went home with tools to make environmentally conscious choices. These resources simultaneously help alleviate the financial hardships of new parenthood.

HBCU- Healthy Beginnings Connect US1 - Connection to preventative health services, behavioral health care, doula, and midwife care 2 - Cohort model health education across the preconception, prenatal, and postpartum spectrum for birthing persons, and parents and caregivers to infants 0-18 months. 3 - Referrals to Child Development, Housing, Employment, Finance, Education, and Justice resources4 - Support for essential items, such as diapers, wipes, car seats, strollers, and breast pumps for participants through the BBJ Hub Store5 - Healthcare advocacy and systems change through community partnerships.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$818K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$818K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$247K
Fundraising
Other expenses$459K
Total expenses$705K
Total assets$113K
Net assets$113K

People

4 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MEKA KPOH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$46K

40 hrs/wk

BRITTANY LUDWIG

PROGRAM CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

TYASIA BEASLEY

FUNDRAISING CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MARQUEL LETT

BOARD CHAIR

Board

10 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 6 of 6

FromAmountPurposeYear
$54K
Program Support
2024
$50K
Program Support
2023
$6K
E40 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND ALLIED SERVICES
2023
$43K
Program Support
2022
$6K
E40 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND ALLIED SERVICES
2022

Funded by

$166K from 3 funders · 6 grants · 2022–2024

Groundswell Fund

$147K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The Community Foundation Of Louisville

$12K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Commonwealth Center for Fathers

$8K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN861860910
NTEE codeE40
Subsection03
Ruling date2021-05
Formed2021
Employees7
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