2015-11-16T15:01:47-06:00 2014-12-31 350921680 CROWE HORWATH LLP 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 462400977 990 2014-01-01 351406245 Indiana Black Expo Inc INDI 3179252702 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 Tanya Bell CEO 2015-11-16 true Brittney Kocaj P01320603 3175698989 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Tanya Bell 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 4478438 false 5192 X www.indianablackexpo.com X 1973 IN The mission of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. is to be an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. 29 29 25 276 28801 9960 3348870 2726561 1224367 1722781 274 227 44956 28869 4618467 4478438 203000 82250 0 0 1095145 950890 0 0 328149 3561135 3211600 4859280 4244740 -240813 233698 2402907 2295835 523284 182514 1879623 2113321 Indiana Black Expo, Inc. was organized to establish scholarships; develop, implement and support youth programs; and to inform and educate the public as to the economic, educational, political, religious, and social achievements and cultural development of African-Americans. false false 1923621 82250 390743 PROGRAMS AT INDIANA BLACK EXPO INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WE CAN FEED THE HUNGRY AT CHRISTMAS WHICH ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 800 FAMILIES WITH A FOCUS ON RESIDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSING AGENCIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND REFERRALS FROM VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH GROCERIES TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DINNER. 1058687 0 1332038 CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC: IN 1983, INDIANA BLACK EXPO ORGANIZERS HAD A DESIRE TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AMONGST THE NATION'S HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THAT YEAR, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE AND GRAMBLING UNIVERSITY CAME TOGETHER DURING THE FIRST EVER CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC. HOWEVER, THE CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC IS NOT JUST A FOOTBALL GAME. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS THE PRIORITY AND IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A COLLEGE FAIR FEATURING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS ARE HOSTED ACROSS THE CITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO AREA STUDENTS. 152003 0 0 YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE FOCUS OF YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS IS TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. TO DO THIS EFFECTIVELY, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO RESEARCH HOW AFRICAN-AMERICANS ARE LIVING STATEWIDE. AS INFORMATION IS GATHERED, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES STEPS TO ENSURE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP THE COMMUNITY HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE ARE CONTINUALLY OFFERED. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) 3134311 true true false false false false true false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 30 0 true 25 true true true false false false false false false false false false X 29 29 false false false false false false false true true false true true false true false false false false false false false IN X Tanya Bell 3179252702 3145 N MERIDIAN ST Indianapolis IN 46208 Greg L Wilson Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Willie Stroman Vice-Chairman Central Region 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Dandridge Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Leroy Robinson Vice-Chairman Northern Region 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rinzer Williams III Chairman, Nominating Committee 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Arvis L Dawson Executive Vice Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Hughes Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LeRoy Lewis III Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Green Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Anderson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Reese Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Kirkland Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristian Little Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Young Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Outlaw Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paulette Kemp Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Davis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jamal Smith Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Thompson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mickey Maurer Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Morris Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Hentschel Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Willie Milsap Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Murray Miller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Goree Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Carr Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jacquelyn Thomas-Miller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Demarius Mauri Miller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jamal Smith Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alice Watson VP Administration 40.00 X 90525 0 724 Vernon A Williams VP marketing and Communications - Partial Year 40.00 X 16508 0 181 Tanya R Bell CEO/President 40.00 X 186434 0 8550 TIM FISHER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - PARTIAL YEAR 40.00 X 59992 0 10557 353459 0 20012 1 false true false GEORGE FERN COMPANY 645 LINN STREET CINCINNATI OH 45203 EVENT SERVICES 142911 CENTERPLATE CATERING 520 NORTH NEW JERSEY STREET INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 CATERING 126336 2 14980 167985 2543596 4500 2726561 Programs and Events 900099 1722781 1722781 0 0 0 0 1722781 227 227 0 0 0 0 ADVERTISING 541800 28801 28801 Vending 900099 68 68 0 0 0 0 28869 4478438 1722781 28801 295 X 82250 82250 364766 109430 255336 444617 131577 179231 133809 3167 1415 1470 282 74102 23387 44063 6652 64238 24270 35135 4833 4629 4629 30500 30500 1630374 1601791 28583 0 226794 172216 5444 49134 186618 164580 21639 399 157719 126175 23658 7886 165056 150598 12253 2205 47050 47050 248 248 111750 111750 72846 69332 3231 283 CATERING AND HOSPITALITY 197948 197948 FACILITY RENTAL 153833 153833 Fundraising Expenses 122666 122666 Bank/Credit Card Fees 56853 56853 46716 21606 25110 0 4244740 3134311 782280 328149 583 793 1455485 1339045 83746 216755 0 0 1460 19090 1251 2379213 1652662 834023 726551 0 0 9980 9980 2402907 2295835 519364 182514 3920 0 0 0 523284 182514 X 1204623 1397444 675000 715877 1879623 2113321 2402907 2295835 233698 0 X false true X true false X 2146971 2874887 3342615 3348870 2726561 14439904 2791797 1883948 1882327 1224367 1722781 9505220 92 110 56 68 326 4938768 4758927 5225052 4573293 4449410 23945450 1087500 1098824 941787 661135 717697 4506943 0 0 0 0 0 0 1087500 1098824 941787 661135 717697 4506943 19438507 5865 3275 815 274 227 10456 5865 3275 815 274 227 10456 2599 7983 2165 4464 9987 27198 6842 35807 8694 12480 0 63823 4954074 4805992 5236726 4590511 4459624 24046927 0.8084 0.8014 0.0004 0.0006 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 6842.0, COLUMN B - 35807.0, COLUMN C - 8694.0, COLUMN D - 12480.0, COLUMN E - 0.0, COLUMN F - 63823.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 9980 0 0 X false 1214938 622106 592832 6555 4759 1796 1157720 1025797 131923 726551 4478438 0 0 4478438 0 0 4478438 4244740 0 0 4244740 0 0 4244740 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections The art collection of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. consists of photographs, magazines, and awards from the 1970's that promote African-American culture. true SCHOLARSHIPS 65 82250 0 FMV N/A Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant Funds Indiana Black Expo, Inc. issues the scholarship checks directly to the financial aid office of the respective schools for each recipient. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Indiana Black Expo, Inc. issues the scholarship checks directly to the financial aid office of the respective schools for each recipient. X false false false false false false false false false Tanya R Bell CEO/President 179400 0 2734 0 4300 0 0 0 8550 0 194984 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 4c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orm 990, Part VI, Line 15a COMPENSATION PROCESS OF PRESIDENT/CEO THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEIR DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE BOARD DOES NOT USE COMPARABILITY DATA. THE BOARD SIMPLY APPROVES COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b COMPENSATION PROCESS OF OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO/PRESIDENT. SHE DOES NOT USE COMPARABILITY DATA, BUT RATHER SIMPLY GIVES COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN EACH EMPLOYEE'S FILE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The executive committee consists of the elected officers of the corporation. The committee is authorized to carry on the general business of the organization and reports all actions to the board of directors. In case of extreme necessity, the executive committee may exercise the powers of the board of directors. The executive committee has at least five members of the board and all members of the committee must be board members. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The executive management team reviews in detail the Form 990 before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Contract Services - Total Expense: 358017, Program Service Expense: 341057, Management and General Expenses: 16960, Fundraising Expenses: ; Event venue set up - Total Expense: 310773, Program Service Expense: 310773, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Security - Total Expense: 430108, Program Service Expense: 430108, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Speakers and Entertainment - Total Expense: 361087, Program Service Expense: 361087, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Consulting - Total Expense: 36719, Program Service Expense: 25096, Management and General Expenses: 11623, Fundraising Expenses: ; Other Professional Services - Total Expense: 133670, Program Service Expense: 133670, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;