EIN 82-2720305

Institute of Ubuntu

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Institute of Ubuntu cultivates community, promotes intellectual, cultural and thought leadership, and works towards enhancing the lives of people of African descent in Grand Rapids, MI. IOU organizes Roll.Bounce, a special roller skating summer event where vaccinations and other resources are provided. IOU also offers elders support by providing lawn, snow, and other support services along with organizing an elders' conference.
Total revenues
$188,535
2022
Total expenses
$577,362
2022
Total assets
$219,050
2022
Num. employees
0
2021

Program areas at Institute of Ubuntu

COVID-19 Contact Tracing services in contract with the Kent County Health Department.
Roll.Bounce - special roller skating summer event where vaccinations and other resources were provided.
Elders support - providing lawn, snow, and other support services including an elders' conference.
Communications - producing What's the 411 live broadcast
COVID Relief
Educational - Home Stretch academic mentoring program

Who funds Institute of Ubuntu

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Use the Combined Resources of Members of the Black Impact Collaborative To Develop Messaging About Covid-19 Testing and Vaccines, Remove Barriers To Access for Vaccination, and Help Black Greater Grand Rapids Residents Navigate the Healthcare System To Receive Other Needed Services$466,400

Personnel at Institute of Ubuntu

NameTitleCompensation
Dallas LenearPresident$0
Tanell HillsTreasurer$0
Shatawn BrighamSecretary$0
Jessie JonesVice President$0

Financials for Institute of Ubuntu

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$100
Program services$188,435
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
Royalty revenue
Net rental income
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events
Net income from gaming activities
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$188,535

Form 990s for Institute of Ubuntu

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
Data update history
July 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $466,400 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
July 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from Heart of West Michigan United Way (HWMUW)
May 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
July 2, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementAfrican Americans
Characteristics
State / local levelManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
4031 Timberland Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
ioubuntu.org/ 
Phone
(616) 308-5990
IRS details
EIN
82-2720305
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S02: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Management and Technical Assistance
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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