Grand Rapids, MI

BLACK IMPACT COLLABORATIVE

EIN 85-4327761

Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving Black communities

Mission

The Black Impact Collaborative (BIC) is a collective of leaders and organizations led by and serving people of the African diaspora in Greater Grand Rapids, working to advance health, economic security, education, elder care, reentry supports, and community communications to improve outcomes for Black residents.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BLACK IMPACT COLLABORATIVE

The Black Impact Collaborative is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) public charity based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that convenes local Black-led organizations and community leaders to coordinate services, communications, and events that address systemic disparities affecting Black residents. BIC organizes community-facing programs and signature events (including business expos, job fairs, and the annual Black Experience) and maintains a communications platform and response fund to direct resources and information to Black Greater Grand Rapids. The organization maintains public annual Form 990 filings and has expanded its activities and budget in recent years, focusing on economic opportunity, health and well-being, education supports, elder care, and reentry assistance.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) establishment and governance

Achieved federal tax-exempt status (recognized in 2021) and established a collaborative governance structure of founding collaborators and volunteer leadership to coordinate cross-organization response and programming.

Program and event delivery (2023–2025)

Delivered community-facing programming including a Business Expo (August 2024), recurring wellness and fitness classes in partnership with local partners, and the multi-day Black Experience events and job fairs in 2024–2025 to support Black-owned businesses, workforce connections, and family-oriented activities.

Organizational growth and financial scale-up

Expanded operating revenues and public reporting through timely Form 990 filings, with reported revenues increasing into the mid-six-figure range by the 2024 fiscal year, enabling broader event and program activity across Greater Grand Rapids.

At a glance

Total assets: $142K
Annual revenue: $366K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-4327761
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: bicgr.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity with publicly available Form 990 filings demonstrating financial reporting and tax-exempt status.

Received coverage and event listings in local media and community calendars for its Black Experience, business expo and job fair programming, indicating local visibility and community engagement.

Listed on regional volunteer and fundraising platforms and active on a maintained organizational website and social media channels, reflecting an active donor-facing presence.

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