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Givens Foundation For African Amer Literature

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$95.6k (2025)

Expenses
$108k (2025)

Total Assets
$61.5k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,623
Expenses
$107,919
Net Income
-$12,296
Net Assets
$61,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,180
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $443
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,538
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $61,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Schafer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Roxanne Marie Givens (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$81,862
Expenses
$102,729
Net Income
-$20,867
Net Assets
$73,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,255
33.3%
Program Services $54,000
66.0%
Investment Income $607
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $73,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman J Milligan Jr Ph D (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Charles Schafer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Roxanne Marie Givens (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,633
Expenses
$51,059
Net Income
$63,574
Net Assets
$94,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,109
75.1%
Program Services $28,500
24.9%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,830
Total Liabilities $5,129
Net Assets $94,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman J Milligan Jr Ph D (Secretary/Chair) $0 $0 $0
Charles Schafer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bauknight (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$62,540
Expenses
$72,684
Net Income
-$10,144
Net Assets
$36,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,537
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,256
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman J Milligan Jr Ph D (Secretary/Chair) $6,300 $0 $0
Charles Schafer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bauknight (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,139
Expenses
$29,057
Net Income
$27,082
Net Assets
$46,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,137
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,400
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,400
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman Milligan Jr (Secretary Chair Board Of Dire) $7,800 $0 $0
Paul Bauknight (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Shafer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,688
Expenses
$34,049
Net Income
-$8,361
Net Assets
$19,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,771
77.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,883
22.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,318
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman Milligan Jr (Chair Board Of Directors) $7,000 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Shafer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sherwood Herndon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,337
Expenses
$38,778
Net Income
$14,559
Net Assets
$27,679
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,279
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,879
Total Liabilities $17,200
Net Assets $27,679
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman Milligan Jr (Chair Board Of Directors) $11,520 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sherwood Herndon (Chairman Of Executive Board) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$57,938
Expenses
$48,645
Net Income
$9,293
Net Assets
$13,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,904
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation -$6,000
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,102
Total Liabilities $21,982
Net Assets $13,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Herman Milligan Jr (Chair Board Of Directors) $7,500 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherwood Herndon (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$122,875
Expenses
$83,609
Net Income
$39,266
Net Assets
$3,827
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,834
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,477
Total Liabilities $35,650
Net Assets $3,827
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tana Hargest (Executive Director) $35,159 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Herman Milligan Jr (Chair Board Of Directors) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherwood Herndon (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,257
Expenses
$321,012
Net Income
-$103,755
Net Assets
-$35,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,740
91.5%
Program Services $18,500
8.5%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,159
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$1,121
Total Liabilities $34,318
Net Assets -$35,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tana Hargest (Executive Director) $66,500 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Herman Milligan Jr (Chair Board Of Directors) $0 $0 $0
Ezra Hyland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tamba Johnson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stanley Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherwood Herndon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Weiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Derus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Bowman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Campion (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robyne Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cecily Marcus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bida Mutebi (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,091
Expenses
$165,420
Net Income
-$40,329
Net Assets
$68,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,182
76.9%
Program Services $14,640
11.7%
Investment Income $47
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,222
11.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,000
33.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,850
Total Liabilities $3,534
Net Assets $68,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tana Hargest (Executive Director) $30,938 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Deneen Law (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herman Milligan Jr Ph D (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ezra Hyland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Propes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin M Stafford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Stringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Stone (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dominic Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,619
Expenses
$314,617
Net Income
-$3,998
Net Assets
$108,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $262,607
84.5%
Program Services $46,739
15.0%
Investment Income $73
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,200
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,415
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,579
Total Liabilities $1,934
Net Assets $108,645
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arleta Little (Executive Director) $43,785 $0 $0
Jean Fountain (Executive Director) $38,500 $0 $0
Mary Franklin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Archie Givens Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Aase (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Toni Randolph (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Deneen Law (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herman Milligan Jr Ph D (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ezra Hyland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Propes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Davu Seru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara J Shin Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin M Stafford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Stringer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Stone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dominic Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tana Hargest (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,575
Expenses
$291,813
Net Income
-$22,238
Net Assets
$112,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,558
80.0%
Program Services $32,925
12.2%
Investment Income $145
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,947
7.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,976
26.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,353
Total Liabilities $25,710
Net Assets $112,643

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,423
Expenses
$363,394
Net Income
$38,029
Net Assets
$134,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,633
90.1%
Program Services $42,440
10.6%
Investment Income $256
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,906
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,392
30.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,323
Total Liabilities $47,442
Net Assets $134,881

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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