Black BRAND
NORFOLK, VA · Community Improvement
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Black BRAND has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
"BRAND" STANDS FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH ANALYTICS NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT. BLACK BRAND IS THE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE HAMPTON ROADS, VA AREA, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE GROUP ECONOMICS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. AS THE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM OUR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH UNITY, EDUCATION, ACCESS, OPPORTUNITY, AND DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2023 71% OF PARTICIPANTS WERE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, 40% OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RESIDED IN LOW OR MODERATE INCOME ZIP CODES, AND 20% OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WERE MILITARY AFFILIATED.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Black BRAND
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Foundation | $450K | 2 |
| Local Initiatives Support | $444K | 3 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | $150K | 2 |
| Blocker Foundation | $125K | 1 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $108K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $100K | 2 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $83K | 3 |
| Truist Foundation | $80K | 2 |
| Sentara Health | $60K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $52K | 1 |
Leadership
BLAIR DURHAM — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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