BlackRoots Alliance
CHICAGO, IL · Civil Rights & Advocacy
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). BlackRoots Alliance has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
Our mission is to be an organization & network committed to the safety and liberation of all Black people promoting Black leadership and Black-centered community transformation as we work to collectively to build social and economic power.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BlackRoots Alliance
$3.2M in foundation grants on record from 28 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund | $765K | 3 |
| Chicago Beyond | $384K | 2 |
| Groundswell Fund | $283K | 3 |
| Square One Foundation | $240K | 3 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $225K | 2 |
| Woods Fund of Chicago | $190K | 3 |
| Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation | $188K | 3 |
| Crossroads Fund | $188K | 4 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | $125K | 1 |
| Healthy Communities Foundation | $95K | 2 |
Leadership
TANYA WATKINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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