Mission
YOUNG, BLACK & LIT IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CHILDRENS BOOKS THAT CENTER, REFLECT, AND AFFIRM BLACK CHILDREN.
Public Charity
YOUNG BLACK AND LIT
YOUNG BLACK AND LIT, of EVANSTON, IL, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $346K in revenue, $282K in expenses, $822K in total assets. 18 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $235K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 830750153
EVANSTON, IL
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$346K
Total Expenses$282K
Total Assets$822K
Grant Records18
Funding Total$235K
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability
$25,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$14,740
GENERAL SUPPORT
$13,613
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 18 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CO FOUNDER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Derrick Ramsey
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Faith Lam
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Kendra Cole
CO FOUNDER BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Krenice Ramsey
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Krystin Madison
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Maritta Roseman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346K | $282K | $822K |
| 2024 | $287K | $241K | $758K |
| 2023 | $151K | $222K | $553K |
| 2022 | $418K | $103K | $189K |
| 2020 | $82K | $44K | $37K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $82K to $346K (+323%), with total assets most recently reported at $822K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.