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
70%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BLACKSTAR PROJECTS INC
$8.5M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Foundation | $1.5M | 4 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1.4M | 2 |
| Wallace Foundation | $1.2M | 3 |
| Surdna Foundation Inc Att Marc de Venoge | $800K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $521K | 4 |
| University of the Arts | $445K | 2 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $400K | 3 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $374K | 1 |
| Ford Foundation | $373K | 3 |
| Nathan Cummings Foundation | $295K | 3 |
Leadership
MAORI KARMAEL HOLMES — CEO & ARTISTIC OFFICER (Principal officer)
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