2012-10-11T12:00:20-05:00 2011-12-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 462400977 990 2011-01-01 351406245 INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC INDI 3179252702 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 TIM W FISHER 2012-10-10 true Rachel Spurlock P00520729 3175698989 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z TANYA BELL 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 4827624 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. 32 32 45 1066 29615 7983 2927971 2874887 2010797 1883948 4857 2237 33840 66552 4977465 4827624 168728 214185 0 0 1277871 1274051 0 0 333012 3524502 3480524 4971101 4968760 6364 -141136 2448680 2594708 162731 449895 2285949 2144813 X 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 2028234 50000 863432 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. 1386507 0 1020516 SUMMER CELEBRATION: THE SUMMER CELEBRATION SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY, THE STATE OF INDIANA AND THE NATION AT-LARGE. SUMMER CELEBRATION BEGAN IN 1970 AT THE END OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AS AN EFFORT TO BRING AWARENESS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS WITHIN THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY. IT HAS BECOME A FIXTURE FOR INDIANAPOLIS TOURISM, BUSINESS, POLITICAL AND ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES WHILE ALSO SERVING AS A SOCIAL AWARENESS VEHICLE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS. 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CONSISTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGAZINES, AND AWARDS FROM THE 1970'S THAT PROMOTE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE. FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 DURING 2009, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THIS GUIDANCE REQUIRES THE ORGANIZATION TO RECOGNIZE A TAX BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXAMINED THIS ISSUE AND HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL CONTINGENT TAX LIABILITIES OR QUESTIONABLE TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2008. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010. true X SCHOLARSHIPS 88 150785 0 N/A N/A GROCERIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES 600 0 15000 FMV GROCERIES Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 INDIANA BLACK EXPO, INC. ISSUES THE SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS DIRECTLY TO THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS FOR EACH RECIPIENT. FOR GRANT PAYMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, INDIANA BLACK EXPO REQUIRES RECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PROGRAM NARRATIVES EACH YEAR DESCRIBING THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND OTHER CHAPTER ACTIVITIES. X X false false false false false false false false false TANYA R BELL 178611 0 0 0 4296 0 3450 0 28327 0 214684 0 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C (CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS STRIVE TO SERVE AS A CATALYST THROUGHOUT INDIANA TO ADDRESS (1) EDUCATION, (2) HEALTH AND (3) ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ISSUES REGARDING YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, YOUTH SERVICE AGENCIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR QUALITY CHAPTER PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS ISSUES AFFECTING YOUTH AND FAMILIES STATEWIDE. THE PROGRAMS ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVE THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO KEEP THEM ABREAST OF ISSUES AND TRENDS AFFECTING AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILIES AND YOUTH. THE YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND EVENTS AS WELL AS IMPORTANT HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANDREW J. BROWN ACADEMY. THIS CHARTER SCHOOL CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 600 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AND HAS ALREADY SEEN SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN STUDENT STATE-WIDE TESTING SCORES. THE ORGANIZATION'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM, THE YOUTH VIDEO INSTITUTE, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL CAREER EXPLORATION AND TECHNOLOGY-ORIENTED TRAINING TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Description of other program services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAMS 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. Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a 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. Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM REVIEWS IN DETAIL THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EVERY OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IF THERE ARE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS THOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES AT A BOARD MEETING THE BOARD CHAIR WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXCUSES THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE. COMPENSATION PROCESS OF PRESIDENT/CEO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A 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. COMPENSATION PROCESS OF OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B 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. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.