Public Charity

LITTLE BLACK PEARL WORKSHOP

Based in CHICAGO, IL, LITTLE BLACK PEARL WORKSHOP operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $3.4M in revenue, $3.5M in expenses, $6.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.4M.

EIN: 363994059 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$3.4M
Total Expenses$3.5M
Total Assets$6.0M
Grant Records11
Funding Total$1.4M
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS TO DEEPEN THEIR CREATIVE INVOLVEMENT THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTIVATE THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND USE THE ARTS AS A MEANS FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION.

Officers & Directors

SECRETARY Elizabeth Wright
DIRECTOR Michelle Olson
DIRECTOR Nona Hendryx
TREASURER Renee Grant Mitchell
DIRECTOR Terri Lyne Carrington
PRESIDENT Valarie Walker

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Top Grant Purposes

Working Capital as part of the CCT program grant
$575,000 1 grant
In support of the construction costs associated with the renovation of Carver 47 Caf at 1050 E. 47th Street.
$500,000 2 grants
GENERAL
$75,000 2 grants
Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant
$60,000 1 grant
Private subaward: Best Buy Clubhouse Expansion
$45,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $3.4M $3.5M $6.0M
2023 $3.1M $3.1M $6.7M
2021 $2.7M $2.7M $6.2M
2020 $2.4M $2.7M $6.5M
2019 $2.1M $2.8M $6.3M

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.1M to $3.4M (+57%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.0M.

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