2011-11-03T15:00:13-05:00 2010-12-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 462400977 990 2010-01-01 351406245 INDIANA BLACK EXPO INC INDI 3179252702 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 TIM FISHER 2011-11-03 true 3175698989 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z TANYA BELL 3145 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 462084776 4977465 false 5192 X WWW.INDIANABLACKEXPO.COM X 1970 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. 25 25 33 1766 25990 2599 2188571 2927971 2918790 2010797 2669 4857 85160 33840 5195190 4977465 155902 168728 0 0 1291681 1277871 0 0 423844 3684007 3524502 5131590 4971101 63600 6364 2850398 2448680 541026 162731 2309372 2285949 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 1766895 0 806998 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. SUMMER CELEBRATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S YOUTH AND FAMILY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EFFORTS. 1638976 50000 1203799 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. 131973 98030 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) 20698 20698 6842 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WE CAN FEED THE HUNGRY AT CHRISTMAS WHICH ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 700 FAMILIES WITH A FOCUS ON RESIDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSING AGENCIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND REFERRALS FROM VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. 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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 2007. 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, 2010 AND 2009. true X SCHOLARSHIPS 71 126250 0 N/A N/A GROCERIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES 1904 0 20698 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. X X false false false false false false false true false TANYA R BELL 181742 0 17250 0 0 0 2521 0 23426 0 224939 0 0 0 Non-fixed payments Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 THE BONUS AWARED TO TANYA BELL, PRESIDENT, IS BASED ON ORGANIZATION FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS OF PROGRAM EVENTS. THERE IS NO FIXED FORMULA TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE BONUS. 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 700 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. 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 HAS COMPLETED ITS FOURTH FULL-YEAR OF OPERATION AND CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 570 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SEVENTH 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. Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b THIS QUESTION IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THEREFORE, ACCORDING TO THE 990 INSTRUCTIONS, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED NO. 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. Public Disclosure 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. COMPENSATION PROCESS OF PRESIDENT/CEO FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, 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. THEY BOARD APPROVES COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. COMPENSATION PROCESS OF OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, LINE 15B IS NOT APPLICABLE AND HAS BEEN ANSWERED AS "NO" PER THE 990 INSTRUCTIONS. Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - -29787;