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Black Wall Street Avl

Honoring History, Building Wealth Together

Asheville, NC   |  https://blackwallstreetavl.com/
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Black Wall Street Avl

EIN: 87-1330821


Mission

To START, GROW and EXPAND Black Business and help revitalize black Wall Street.

Ruling year info

2022

Principal Officer

Joseph Hackett

Co-Founder/Executive Director

Bruce Waller Jr

Main address

346 Depot St

Asheville, NC 28801 USA

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EIN

87-1330821

Subject area info

Economics

Sustainable development

Cultural rights

Economic justice

Ethnic and racial minority rights

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Population served info

Adolescents

Young adults

People of African descent

Multiracial people

Low-income people

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NTEE code info

Urban, Community (S31)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The need for support of Black entrepreneurship in Asheville, NC is driven by challenges faced by Black business owners including limited access to capital, limited resources and networks, and discrimination. Supporting Black entrepreneurs addresses these challenges and helps build a more equitable and vibrant local economy. Empowering Black entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Business Incubation

We help local Black entrepreneurs scale their businesses by assisting them in securing state incorporation and other paperwork. We provide business coaching for them to set goals, imagine and create their company's vision, growth and development, and put strategies into action. We also connect them with potential partners to build their network.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
Multiracial people
At-risk youth
Working poor
Low-income people

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of businesses developed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Business Incubation

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To start, grow and expand black businesses, owners, and networks, and revitalize the Black Wall Street in Asheville by providing them with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to create and develop successful businesses, with the ultimate goal of addressing disparities and building a more equitable and vibrant local economy.

Cultivate relationships
Connect with stakeholders
Collaborate in projects

Financials

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Financial data

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: 2022

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Revenue
Contributions, Grants, Gifts $55,750
Program Services $0
Membership Dues $0
Special Events $5,700
Other Revenue $0
Total Revenue $61,450
Expenses
Program Services $24,619
Administration $5,000
Fundraising $0
Payments to Affiliates $0
Other Expenses $0
Total Expenses $29,619

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Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: 2022

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Assets
Total Assets $61,450
Liabilities
Total Liabilities $29,619
Fund balance (EOY)
Net Assets $31,831

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination is not available for this organization
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Principal Officer

Joseph Hackett

Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the community and economic development field. Specializing in hi-growth sustainability and turnaround. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, and Executive Management. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Social Entrepreneurship from Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Co-Founder/Executive Director

Bruce Waller

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

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Board of directors
as of 02/02/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board chair

Joseph Hackett

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/12/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

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Gender identity

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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