2023-10-25T15:48:30-05:00 2022-12-31 872525370 CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC 290 W MT PLEASANT AVENUE 3310 LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 990 2022-01-01 812253548 EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR INC EDUC 8314198415 3680 WILSHIRE BLVD STE P-04-1052 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 SHARHONDA BOSSIER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8314198415 2023-10-11 1 SHARHONDA BOSSIER 999009999 0 PAULA VUKSIC P00360739 9732180500 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SHARHONDA BOSSIER 3680 WILSHIRE BLVD STE P-04-1052 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 7049099 0 X WWW.EDLOC.ORG X 2016 DC MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELEVATING THE LEADERSHIP, VOICES AND INFLUENCE OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN EDUCATION AND TO LEADING MORE INCLUSIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. 6 6 10 1000 0 0 11069589 6806680 51939 189452 21895 22825 0 0 11143423 7018957 1045000 1149809 0 0 1113344 2073464 0 0 152633 1073839 2735421 3232183 5958694 7911240 1060263 14016932 14796496 52127 133165 13964805 14663331 X EDLOC IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELEVATING THE LEADERSHIP, VOICES AND INFLUENCE OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN EDUCATION AND TO LEADING MORE INCLUSIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. EDLOC'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THROUGH THE POLARIZING DIVIDES THAT HAVE CONSUMED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION. 1 0 1282600 999999 BOULDER FUNDTHE BOULDER FUND GRANTS SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES OF INNOVATIVE AND DIVERSE LEADERS WORKING TO ADVANCE EDLOC'S VALUES AND POLICY PRIORITIES. THE FUND IS INTEGRAL TO EDLOC'S STRATEGY OF ADVANCING VALUES-ALIGNED LEADERS OF COLOR COMMITTED TO DEMONSTRATING THE IMPACT OF CROSS-SECTOR APPROACHES. EDLOC INVESTS IN LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAKING VALUE-ALIGNED APPROACHES TO SOLVING THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION AND ARE INSPIRED BEING PART OF A NETWORK THAT COLLECTIVELY SEEKS TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH. IN 2022, THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, EDLOC AWARDED $1,000,000 IN GRANTS (EACH $100,000) TO EDLOC MEMBERS WHO ARE SPEARHEADING OR EXPANDING INNOVATIONS ALIGNED WITH EDLOC'S VALUES AND POLICY PLATFORM. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT GRANT SUPPORT, EDLOC PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF COACHING AND THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP TO GRANTEES. THE GRANT RECIPIENTS LEAD ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LIFE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN OF COLOR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 1041319 144701 NETWORK CONVENINGSEDLOC HOSTS A SERIES OF CONVENINGS TO HELP IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE, AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OUR MEMBERS. OUR NATIONAL CONVENINGS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD OUR MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE AROUND OUR POLICY PLATFORM AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. IMPORTANTLY, THE NATIONAL CONVENING HAS SERVED TO GROW AND CONNECT THE MEMBERSHIP, ELEVATE OUR SHARED VALUES, BUILD SKILLS, AND ALIGN ON OUR GOALS AND PRIORITIES. THROUGH OUR AFFINITY GROUPS AND REGIONAL NETWORKS, MEMBERS CONVENE TO STRATEGIZE AROUND HOW TO ADVANCE POLICIES CRITICAL TO PROTECTING AND SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO CREATE STRONGER CROSS-SECTOR, MULTI-RACIAL COALITIONS. OUR CONVENINGS, WITH OVER 500 PARTICIPANTS IN 2022, HAVE ALSO FILLED A GAP IN THE FIELD TO NETWORK AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VALUES-ALIGNED, DIVERSE LEADERS IN EDUCATION AND RELATED FIELDS. 640029 STRATEGYWE HOSTED A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS IN KEY CITIES ("TURN & TALK" EVENTS) ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOCUSED ON OUR EVOLVED STRATEGY, ETC. THE EQUITY WE HOPE EDUCATION CAN FOSTER IS ONLY POSSIBLE IF WE CONFRONT AND ADDRESS THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES THAT HAVE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR SINCE THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED. THROUGH OUR STRATEGY CONVERSATIONS, WE EXPLORE EDLOC'S EVOLVED VISION AND MORE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DISMANTLING SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO THE ACADEMIC AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR. WE HELP LEADERS MAKE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN EDLOC'S WORK AND THEIR OWN PERSONAL JOURNEYS, OBSTACLES AND ALL, TO BECOMING THE LEADERS THEY ARE TODAY. WE DELVE INTO THE POLICY AND CULTURE TENSIONS WE'RE BATTLING TOGETHER -- FROM SUPREME COURT OVERREACH TO IMMIGRATION, RELIGION, SCHOOL ACTIVISM, AND MORE. WE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 300 MEMBERS, FUNDERS, & GUESTS AT 8 CITIES/EVENTS THROUGH OUR TURN & TALK SERIES IN 2022. 1796377 149810 44751 OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE & STAFF SEARCH, NETWORK GROWTH & DEV., POLICY, RECONSTRUCTION, CRITICAL RACE THEORY (SOCIAL STUDIES ACCELERATOR), CONFERENCES, ADVISORY SERVICES, & ADVOCACY. EDLOC ADVANCES OUR VALUES IN TWO IMPORTANT WAYS: BY LEVERAGING OUR VALUES TO INFLUENCE AND GUIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES AND BY PLACING MEMBERS IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLES IN KEY EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS. GUIDED BY OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES, WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY AND EQUITY. WE ASSIST THEIR RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING EFFORTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE FOR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL ROLES, BY PROVIDING TALENT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IN 2022, EDLOC ENGAGED OVER 80 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO POST AND DISSIMINATE OVER 150 JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT WITH NEARLY 150 SPECIFIC MEMBERS THAT COULD HELP ADVANCE THEIR STRATEGIC OR PROGRAM PRIORITIES. 1796377 149810 44751 4760325 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 43 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WA NY IL OK CA X KEVIN D FONTANA 7813568050 2 SHARP STREET UNIT B HINGHAM MA 02043 GREG GUNN CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DERONDA WILLIAMS TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALMA MARQUEZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOMMY CHANG DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY GUTIERREZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER HARDING DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHARHONDA BOSSIER CEO, EX OFFICIO 40.00 X 283331 0 18411 KRUPA DESAI CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00 X 237002 0 15752 COURTNEY LEE CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00 X 186875 0 0 ELSA DURE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 183937 0 8280 DARYL MCADOO CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER 40.00 X 148627 0 12130 ANDREA FOGGY-PAXTON ENTREPRENUER IN RESIDENCE 40.00 X 138581 0 6534 ANGELICA SOLIS MONTEROI CHIEF POLICY OFFICER 40.00 X 124217 0 26314 1302570 0 87421 9 0 1 0 RECONSTRUCTION US INC 109 KINSTON STREET BOSTON MA 02111 ENRICHMENT CLASSES 503215 THE RABEN GROUP 1341 G ST NW 5TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING CONSULTING 189095 FRONT PORCH ENTERTAINMENT INC 11857 HESBY ST VALLEY VILLAGE CA 91607 PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CONSULTING 128000 3 6806680 6806680 CONVENING REGISTRATION 611710 144701 144701 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE 611710 44751 44751 189452 37827 37827 15140 30142 -15002 -15002 -15002 7018957 189452 0 22825 X 1149809 1149809 554495 413604 63706 77185 1272403 900807 316047 55549 50668 39460 8505 2703 76183 46552 24826 4805 119715 85217 28227 6271 38539 38539 99835 99835 18478 18478 1054116 894163 153833 6120 287008 217148 69860 73783 5121 68662 95485 6810 88675 112194 92570 19624 936230 897128 39102 3436 3436 7817 7817 VOLUNTEER STIPEND 8500 8500 5958694 4760325 1045736 152633 2369348 1682673 7350725 6919171 2469500 4408000 2000 33488 354431 25831 16456 12811 9375 1781060 1420846 14016932 14796496 52127 77595 55570 52127 133165 X 9899370 9610332 4065435 5052999 13964805 14663331 14016932 14796496 1060263 -361737 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3828496 1732149 5094567 11069589 6806680 28531481 3828496 1732149 5094567 11069589 6806680 28531481 11629642 16901839 856 1774 2265 24097 37827 66819 28598300 575129 0.59100 0.54620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3433360 1000000 -359552 4073808 2251856 1000000 181504 3433360 1625764 625000 1092 2251856 1000000 625000 764 1625764 1000000 1000000 1.00000 0 0 25831 16456 9375 9375 X 6638742 -361737 -361737 7000479 18478 18478 7018957 5940216 0 5940216 18478 18478 5958694 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE INTENDED TO BE USED TO CREATE THE "BOULDER FUND", WHICH WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ALIGN WITH EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR, INC.'S MISSION. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY. THE ORGANIZATION FILES INFORMATION TAX RETURNS AS REQUIRED BY THE IRC. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC TOPIC INCOME TAXES. THIS TOPIC PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THIS TOPIC ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON RECOGNITION, DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AT DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. 1 COLLEGE BEYOND 20000 LAKESHORE DRIVE MILNEBURG 170 NEW ORLEANS LA 70148 474670026 501(C)(3) 23000 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOOD CONNECT CO 2407 GRAYS FERRY AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19146 813230981 501(C)(3) 42000 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT SOMERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 18 HAMILTON ROAD SOMERVILLE MA 02144 814505509 501(C)(3) 34810 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT NACA INSPIRED SCHOOLS NETWORK PO BOX 40334 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87196 472981893 501(C)(3) 50000 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ELLA BAKER INSTITUTE INC 603 FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 4 BROOKLYN NY 11238 873037131 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GENERATION HOPE 1401 OKIE ST NE STE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20002 273554088 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT BRICK EDUCATION NETWORK 534 CLINTON AVENUE NEWARK NJ 07108 270820294 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT CAMBIAR EDUCATION 17412 VENTURA BLVD 268 ENCINO CA 91316 813508420 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TOGETHER EDUCATION 25 BROADWAY 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10004 261525207 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2226 WEST 26TH PLACE 3 LOS ANGELES CA 90018 844196472 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT THE HIGHLAND PROJECT 240 HARRIS STREET REVERE MA 02151 854241927 501(C)(3) 111111 0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 13 0 PART I, LINE 2: EDLOC MONITORS THAT RECIPIENTS SPEND FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR PROPOSED BUDGET THROUGH FINANCIAL UPDATES AND REVIEW OF THE RECIPIENTS' 990S. IN ADDITION, EDLOC HOLDS BI-MONTHLY CALLS AND SITE VISITS WITH EACH OF THE RECIPIENTS TO DISCUSS PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS AND SUPPORT NEEDS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 SHARHONDA BOSSIER CEO, EX OFFICIO 283331 0 0 0 0 0 10250 0 8161 0 301742 0 0 0 KRUPA DESAI CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 215388 0 21614 0 0 0 9296 0 6456 0 252754 0 0 0 ELSA DURE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 167270 0 16667 0 0 0 8280 0 0 0 192217 0 0 0 COURTNEY LEE CHIEF OF STAFF 186875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186875 0 0 0 DARYL MCADOO CHIEF NETWORK OFFICER 140734 0 7893 0 0 0 7091 0 5039 0 160757 0 0 0 ANGELICA SOLIS MONTEROI CHIEF POLICY OFFICER 116324 0 7893 0 0 0 6030 0 20284 0 150531 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE BONUSES WERE PAID TO STAFF MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO OUR OVERALL WORK AND PERFORMANCE GOALS (NOT CONTINGENT ON FINANCIAL RESULTS). RECONSTRUCTION INC ENTITY OWNED > THAN 35% BY FORMER BOARD MEMBER/FOUNDING CHAIR OF EDLOC 503215 PAYMENTS OF RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN RECONSTRUCTION'S ENRICHMENT CLASSES 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE SOCIAL STUDIES ACCELERATOR AMPLIFIES AND CONNECTS LEADERS AND LEADING PRACTICES ACROSS THE PK-12 ECOSYSTEM THROUGH COALITION BUILDING, LEARNING & KNOWLEDGE SHARING, & COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT. RECONSTRUCTION US PROVIDES BLACK STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO IDENTIFY-AFFIRMING CURRICULA & LEARNING SPACES. SCIENCE TELLS US THAT BELIEFS AND IDENTITY ARE STRONGLY SHAPED BY SCHOOLING. WITH THIS IN MIND, MANY ETHNIC GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD HAVE FOUNDED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THEIR IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT. HOWEVER, TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM SITUATES PEOPLE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA IN A MINIMALLY POSITIVE AND MANY TIMES NEGATIVE LIGHT. AS A RESULT, GENERATIONS OF BLACK STUDENTS HAVE FELT DISENGAGED, MISUNDERSTOOD, AND UNSAFE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING FIRM CONDUCT A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED, A FINAL COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES (COLLECTIVELY "RESPONSIBLE PERSONS"). RESPONSIBLE PERSONS MUST DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD/COMMITTEE (OR THE CHAIR); THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT ACTUALLY EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT IS DEEMED TO EXIST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL DISCUSS AND REVIEW ALTERNATIVES, AND VOTE ON WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTION. THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT IS PERMITTED TO DISCLOSE FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS, BUT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND FROM EXERTING THEIR INFLUENCE, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR'S SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPENSATION COMPARISON INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THAT RATES OF PAY ARE ADEQUATE AND IN LINE WITH SIMILAR POSITIONS. THIS INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND OTHER NON-PROFIT RESOURCES. ADJUSTMENTS TO PAY FOR ALL POSITIONS ARE MADE AS NEEDED, BUDGET PERMITTING. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2022. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 894,163. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 153,833. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,120. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,054,116. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C EDLOC'S BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF ITS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.