NonprofitsBlack Californians United For Early Care And Education

Education

Black Californians United For Early Care And Education

PLEASANT HILL, CA

Total revenue

$1.0M

Total expenses

$817K

Net assets

$713K

Grants received

$1.2M

17 grants

EIN

883806712

Tax year

2024

Mission

Black Californians United for Early Care and Education is committed to disrupting and abolishing over 400 years of intentionally designed institutional and systemic racism. We work to ensure California's ECE system is culturally affirming for Black children, families, and early educators, and that ECE policies and resource allocation are aligned to match our vision.

Programs

3 programs

We hosted our first annual Symposium, bringing together nearly 150 people, including early educators, researchers, policymakers, advocates, families and community stakeholders to advance policies and practices across California's early learning and care system. The symposium provided a much-needed space to affirm and recognize the importance of culturally affirming learning environments, where Black children are loved, nurtured, and safe, Black families are welcomed and engaged, and Black early care and education providers are respected and valued as the professionals they are. The event focused on our strategic priorities, racial wage justice, cultural affirmation and Reparations.

Expenses: $76K

We help families and ECE programs discover the beauty of Black heritage with our "Black Family Culture Kits." Each kit, celebrating a unique aspect of Black culture, is filled with engaging activities and materials for Black families and their children. These kits offer a fun and educational way to connect with our roots and celebrate our rich history and traditions through four distinct themes throughout the year. Embrace this enriching cultural journey with your family. The kits are distributed four times a year, focusing on food, appreciation of all hair textures, skin colors, and a celebration of Juneteenth and music.

Expenses: $40K

We provide three Black Family Cookout events in Compton, Merced and Walnut Creek, CA. With over 200 participants, we provided space for families, children and early educators to gather and celebrate Black culture, enjoy good food, and learn more about BlackECE.

Expenses: $5K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.0M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.0M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$531K
Fundraising
Other expenses$286K
Total expenses$817K
Total assets$718K
Net assets$713K

People

6 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Lloyd Schine

Board Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Angela Jenkins

Board Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Dr Lee Johnson

Board Member

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Lea Austin

Board President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Keisha Nzewi

Executive Director

Staff

$162K

32 hrs/wk

Samantha Thompson

Chief Operating Officer

Staff

$130K

32 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 17 of 17

FromAmountPurposeYear
$50K
SG2024002, WCEP STEERING COMMITTEE 2023-2024, INSTALLMENT 1 OF 1
2024
$25K
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADEMARKING THEIR BLACK FAMILY CULTURE KIT
2024
$15K
General operational support
2024
$250K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$85K
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERVENTION
2023
$15K
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
2023
$15K
General Support
2023
$14K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2023
$250K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2022
$250K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2022
$11K
FOR THE 2022 BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR ECE RETREAT
2022
$10K
WCEP SUBGRANT
2022

Funded by

$1.2M from 11 funders · 17 grants · 2022–2024

Tides Foundation

$514K · 3 grants · 2022–2023

The Heising-Simons Foundation

$261K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

California Community Foundation

$110K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Community Partners

$85K · 1 grant · 2023

The Education Trust Inc

$80K · 1 grant · 2022

The Children's Partnership

$60K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Lorber Family Foundation

$30K · 2 grants · 2023

Details

EIN883806712
NTEE codeB01
Subsection03
Ruling date2022-10
Formed2022
Employees6
Volunteers35
BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo