From public IRS filings
BLACKSTAR PROJECTS INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
PROMOTING FILM AND VISUAL CULTURE BY PEOPLE OF COLOR, BLACKSTAR IS FOCUSED ON CREATING THE SPACES AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO UPLIFT THE WORK OF BLACK, BROWN AND INDIGENOUS ARTISTS WORKING OUTSIDE OF THE CONFINES OF GENRE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.7M
Total expenses
$4.7M
Total assets
$3.5M
Program expense ratio
6968%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BLACKSTAR PROJECTS INC
$3.9M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $521K | 4 |
| University of the Arts | $445K | 2 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $374K | 1 |
| Allied Media Projects | $250K | 5 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $250K | 2 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $105K | 1 |
| Color of Changeorg Education Fund | $50K | 1 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | $22K | 2 |
| Justice Outside | $20K | 1 |
| Bread and Roses Community Fund | $20K | 1 |
Leadership
MAORI KARMAEL HOLMES — CEO & ARTISTIC OFFICER (Principal officer)
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