BME NETWORKS
MIAMI, FL · Community Improvement
Mission
BME IS A GROWING NETWORK OF ALL RACES AND GENDERS COMMITTED TO BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S. BME IS BUILT UPON BLACK FATHERS, COACHES, BUSINESSMEN AND STUDENTS WHO LEAD BY EXAMPLE TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS, MENTOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND CREATE BUSINESSES. EACH DAY THEY HELP TO CHANGE OUR FUTURES FOR THE BETTER. BME COMMUNITY RAISES THE AWARENESS OF BLACK MEN AS ASSETS TO SOCIETY AND UPLIFTS THEIR POSITIVE NARRATIVES, ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL RACE AND GENDERS DIRECTLY IN COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKS RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BME NETWORKS
$3.7M in foundation grants on record from 9 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Basketball Association Foundation | $800K | 2 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | $300K | 1 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $250K | 1 |
| Nonprofit Finance Fund | $195K | 1 |
| Interfaith America | $125K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $102K | 2 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $92K | 3 |
| Share Our Strength | $65K | 1 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
TRABIAN SHORTERS — President & CEO (Principal officer)
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