TY 2024 Form 990EZ

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Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024, and ending 12-31-2024

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Initial return

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C Name of organization
100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2610 SOUTH SALINA STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code SYRACUSE, NY13205

D Employer identification number

26-2847372

E Telephone number

(315) 443-8749

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

G Accounting Method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

WWW.100BLACKMENSYR.ORGJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - 501(c)(3) Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

501(c)( ) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Form of organization: CorporationTrustAssociationOther

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ........................... bullet

$ 181,525

Part Ⅰ

Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	140,042
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	4,131
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 31,593 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	34,885
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	29,043
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	5,842
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	2,467
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	152,482

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	29,686
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	5,824
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	14,482
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	157,572
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	207,564

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-55,082
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	311,298
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	256,216

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2024)

Form 990-EZ (2024)

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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments................

318,645

265,305

23Land and buildings....................

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........

25Total assets......................

318,645

265,305

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............

7,347

9,089

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)

311,298

256,216

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC. IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER SYRACUSE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ROLE MODELS AND SERVICE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 EDUCATION PROGRAMS: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC. SY24/25 BEGAN WITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND 15 STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO ALL ACTIVITIES, FOCUSING ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING METHODS. THIS APPROACH FOSTERED SKILLS IN GROUP AND TEAM BUILDING, WITH SESSIONS COVERING VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND HEALTHY LIVING HABITS. WE CELEBRATED BLACK HISTORY THROUGH A JEOPARDY GAME ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. WE AIM TO INNOVATE AND CHALLENGE OUR YOUTH IN THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: O CULTURAL EXCELLENCE: EDUCATING OUR YOUTH ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS USING AFRICAN AMERICA HISTORY 365 TEXT. O LIFE SKILLS: COMPREHENSIVE DISCUSSIONS ON SELF-WORTH, SELF-LOVE, UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL VALUE, PRESENTATION SKILLS, PROPER ETIQUETTE IN VARIOUS SOCIAL SETTINGS, LETTER WRITING, AND RESUME BUILDING. O ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: THIS COURSE AIMS TO EQUIP OUR YOUTH WITH A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES. IT WILL INSTRUCT THEM ON SAVING EFFECTIVELY, COMPREHENDING INVESTMENT MECHANISMS, AND ULTIMATELY LEVERAGING THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY. O CREATIVE EXPRESSION: ART AND THEATRE CLASSES THAT HELP YOUTH EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND BROADEN THEIR WORLDVIEW. O TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (TACNY): FACILITATES DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN STEM PROFESSIONALS, ACADEMICS, AND STUDENTS ABOUT TOPICS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS IN AN INFORMAL SETTING, AIMING TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN THESE FIELDS. BRILLIANT YOUNG MINDS BOOK CLUB THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE'S BRILLIANT YOUNG MINDS BOOK CLUB IS A READING PROGRAM FOR 4TH - 6TH GRADERS AT SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, OCTOBER TO JUNE. THE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY WAS A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER OF OUR PROGRAM. THE FOURTH-GRADE CLASS COMPRISED 8 STUDENTS, WHILE THE FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADE CLASSES EACH CONSISTED OF 10 STUDENTS. THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE THE READING LEVELS AND COMPREHENSION OF THESE STUDENTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN GRADE-LEVEL APPROPRIATE BOOKS THAT THEY CAN RELATE TO. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO MENTOR 'THE 100 WAY'. DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED TOPICS SUCH AS RACE IN AMERICA, THE DEFINITION OF RACISM, CAREER PATHS, CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE, PERSONAL CONDUCT IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS, AND CURRENT EVENTS. THE PROGRAM MEETS WEEKLY WITH A TOTAL OF 28 TO 30 STUDENTS. THE GOAL WAS TO NURTURE A LOVE OF LITERATURE, PARTICULARLY THROUGH BOOKS THAT RESONATE WITH THE STUDENTS. OVERALL, THE PROGRAM WAS EFFECTIVE. JR CADET PROGRAM THE JR CADET PROGRAM AT DR. MLK JR. SUMMER SCHOOL PROVIDED 4TH GRADERS WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO OUR PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM AND THE IMPORTANT ROLES THESE PUBLIC SERVANTS PLAY IN ENSURING OUR SAFETY IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE. THE PROGRAM WAS FROM JULY 18TH TO AUGUST 12TH AND WAS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS. FIELD TRIPS WERE ORGANIZED WITH FOUR KEY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES: ONONDAGA COUNTY 911 CALL CENTER, AMR'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SYRACUSE FIRE STATION 8, AND SYRACUSE POLICE'S PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING. DURING THESE VISITS, STUDENTS GAINED EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTERED POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IT IS HOPED THAT THESE EXPERIENCES WILL CREATE POSITIVE MEMORIES AND INSPIRE THEM TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY. TWENTY-THREE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 19 JR CADETS FOR THE FIRST THREE FIELD TRIPS AND 13 FOR THE FINAL FIELD TRIP. EACH CADET WHO ATTENDED THREE OUT OF FOUR FIELD TRIPS WILL RECEIVE A 25 GIFT CARD AND A PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE. 'CITIZEN JAMES, OR YOUNG MEN WITHOUT A COUNTRY' PLAY THE 100 BLACK MEN ARE THE RECIPIENT OF A 7,000 GRANT FROM CNY ARTS CULTURE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT THAT WILL BE ADMINISTER AND MANAGED BY SYRACUSE STAGE. THE PLAY IS A ONETIME SHOWING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2ND AND THE GOAL OF THE GRANT IS TO BRING AWARENESS OF JAMES BALDWIN DECISION TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES AND LIVE IN FRANCE TO ESCAPE RACISM IN THE 1940'S. THE PLAY WILL HAVE NO ADMISSION CHARGE TO SEE IT AS SUCH WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE FULL CAPACITY FOR THE SHOW. SYRACUSE STAGE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPICAL PRODUCTION EXPENSES WHEN PUTTING ON A ONE-TIME PLAY. THOSE EXPENSES WILL BE INVOICED TO THE CHAPTER. THE 100'S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO SUPPLY PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO SYRACUSE STAGE SO THEY CAN AND PROMOTE THE PLAY WITH OUR MENTEES AND PARENTS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	26,837
29 MENTORING PROGRAMS SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE'S AND THE SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL IS COLLABORATING TO CONDUCT THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM AT LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE ALSO ARE MENTORING AT NOTTINGHAM H. S., HOWEVER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING TIMES HAVEN'T BEEN ON A REGULAR BASIS. AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, STUDENTS ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFLICT-RESOLUTION SKILLS INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: BIG WIND BLOWS, PATTERN BALL, BOARD GAMES, LISTENING SKILLS ACTIVITIES, NAME GAME CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES: MUSIC, SPORTS BY A CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIST. THIS APPROACH HAS STRENGTHENED THE DELIVERY OF 100 BLACK MEN'S PROGRAM. FOR OTHER SCHOOLS, PROGRAMMING REMAINS ALIGNED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT. HOWEVER, FOR 15 STUDENTS RECEIVING DAILY MENTORSHIP, WE HAVE INCORPORATED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THE 100'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND CNY WORKS ARE HELPING A DOZEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON LANDSCAPE AND LAWN CARE EXPERIENCE. FROM 9:00AM-2:00PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY MENTEES LEARN WORK READINESS, TEAMWORK, LISTENING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY SERVING CUSTOMERS AT THEIR HOMES UNDER CLAUDE GREENE'S SUPERVISION. CUSTOMERS DONATE TO THE CHAPTER 2,467 FROM ABOUT 25 LAWN REQUESTS. THE SECOND PART OF THIS PROGRAM IS TEACHING LIFE SKILLS DURING MENTORING SESSIONS BACK AT SOUTHSIDE INNOVATION CENTER WHERE LUNCH IS PROVIDED. ALONG WITH INSTILLING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ATTRIBUTES OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE STRONG MENTORING TO FINISH THE DAY. HBCU FOOTBALL GAME TRIP, SEPT 21 THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE PARTNERED WITH SYRACUSE YMCA AND BLACK MEN UNITED TO ESCORT, CHAPERONE AND MENTOR 20-25 YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND AN HBCU FOOTBALL GAME BETWEEN CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY VS ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SPORTS COMPLEX. ALL THE COSTS WERE SHARED. THIS EXPOSED YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH HBCU SPORT AND MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND TOTAL EXPERIENCE THE TRIP TO ROCHESTER, NY, ALLOWING CHAPERONE TO MENTOR SO TO ACHIEVE A MEMORABLE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. WILL INSPIRE THEM TO CONTINUE SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION WITH A GOAL TO LOOK POSITIVELY TO ATTEND COLLEGE, PARTICULARLY AN HBCU. THEY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENTS PERFORM AND EXCEL IN SPORT AND MUSIC AND A HIGH LEVEL. IT IS OUR MISSION AS A CHAPTER TO EXPOSE OUR YOUTH TO POSITIVE ROLES AND POSSIBILITIES THAT MAY NOT ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. STEP 1 AND FUTURE 100 PROGRAMS THE FUTURE 100 & STEP 1 ORIENTATION WAS HAD AN EXCELLENT START SATURDAY THANKS TO THE MENTORING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEES HARD WORK IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THE YOUNG MEN WITH THEIR PARENTS THERE AND THE PROGRAM WHEN OFF WITHOUT A HITCH.THANKS TO THE TONY, JOE & DOROTHY LEADERSHIP PLANNING AND STICKING TO THE SCHEDULE. OUR MEMBERSHIP LOOKED EXCITED AND EAGER TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORTING THESE TWO PROGRAM. WE ALSO WELCOMED OUR NEW PROGRAM COORDINATOR CASHAY KIRKLAND AND SHE EXCITED TO GET STARTED. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	16,126
30 HEATH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE TOWN HALL THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER HELD A FORUM ON APRIL 4, 2024 AT THE SOUTH SIDE INNOVATION CENTER, HOSTED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE WITH 35-40 ATTENDEES. THE DISCUSSION COVERED DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DIFFERENCES, CAUSES, TREATMENTS, PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH AFFECTED LOVED ONES, CAREGIVING, AND THE HIGHER IMPACT ON BLACK FAMILIES AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. LEAD TESTING EVENT DURING THE LEAD TESTING EVENT ON APRIL 27, 2024, HOSTED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AT SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH, 48 CHILDREN WERE TESTED AND 6 WERE FOUND TO HAVE ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS THROUGH FINGERSTICK TESTS. THESE CHILDREN REQUIRED VENIPUNCTURE TESTS FOR CONFIRMATION, AND THE ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVES TEAM COORDINATED WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THOSE WITH ELEVATED LEVELS WERE SCHEDULED FOR THE VENIPUNCTURE TEST. ADDITIONALLY, 5 CHILDREN WERE DISCHARGED FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS THEIR VENIPUNCTURE TEST RESULTS SHOWED TWO CONSECUTIVE LEAD TESTS BELOW THE THRESHOLD. THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE CHILDREN TESTED WAS 4.6 YEARS, AND THE MOST REPRESENTED ZIP CODES WERE 13205 AND 13208. WINSTON GASKIN COMMUNITY WALK FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS THE 15TH ANNUAL WINSTON GASKIN COMMUNITY WALK FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS TOOK PLACE AT KIRK PARK ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, WITH APPROXIMATELY 70 PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR'S THEME FOCUSED ON PROSTATE AND COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS. THE EVENT INCLUDED A 3.2-MILE WALK ALONG THE ONONDAGA CREEKWALK, AND FEATURED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OVER A DOZEN COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A DEBUT PUBLIC SCREENING OF A VIDEO PRODUCED BY MEMBERS, SHOWCASING FOUR INDIVIDUALS FROM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM PROSTATE CANCER. SOUL FOOD JUNKIES, PART 2 PROGRAM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE HOSTED "SOUL FOOD JUNKIES, PART 2" ON NOVEMBER 21, 2024, AT THE DUNBAR CENTER. THE EVENT FEATURED ALTERNATIVES TO DISHES COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, CANCER, AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE 100 AND ITS EIGHT PARTICIPATING PARTNERS PROVIDED TIPS TO THE 60 ATTENDEES ON HOW TO INCORPORATE MORE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS INTO SOUL FOOD WHILE MAINTAINING ITS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. FREE FOOD SAMPLES WERE AVAILABLE, AND A PRINTED COLLECTION OF FAVORITE SOUL FOOD RECIPES IN HEALTHIER VARIATIONS WAS OFFERED IN EXCHANGE FOR A DONATION. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	1,255
100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS AT SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM: 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS AT SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM RAN THIS SEVEN-WEEKS SUMMER PROGRAM. MENTEES RECEIVED TUTORING SUPPORT IN MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING. THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE REPEATED THE WORKSHOPS THAT WERE GIVEN TO THE FLAG FOOTBALL STUDENTS THIS WAS JUST GEARED TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 THROUGH 12 GRADE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED WAS 56 STUDENTS DUPLICATED HEAD COUNT. UNFORTUNATELY, WE WERE UNABLE TO CAPTURE THE INFORMATION ON ALL THE STUDENTS. 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES PARTNERED ON A SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL MENTORING PROGRAM: 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES PARTNERED ON A SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP FOR 30 YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-15. THE 100 MET WITH THEM EVERY THURSDAY FROM JULY 11THTO AUGUST 4TH, 2022. THE 100 WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS, THAT INCLUDED INTRO TO MANHOOD, AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY I & II, FIRST IMPRESSIONS 101, INTRODUCE TO STEM, TEEN MENTAL HEALTH, HOW TO TREAT WOMER DRUGS, STREET BEHAVIOR REAL TALK, PEEP TO PEEP ENGAGEMENT, HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BRAND, ENTREPRENEURSHIP I & II, JOB READINESS I &II, LEADER- SHIP WHAT'S YOUR POWER, YOUR REPUTATION PRECEDES YOU, IDENTITY AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE DIRECTOR OF THE CAMP WAS SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE US WITH CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE YOUNG MEN WE REACHED OUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT HE NEVER PRO-VIDES THE INFORMATION, SO WE LOST CONTACT WITH A NUMBER OF THESE YOUNG MEN. WE'RE LOOKING TO RE-ENGAGE ANOTHER COHORT AFTER THEY FIND A NEW DIRECTOR. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE: THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOA) SETS FOR THE TERMS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 100BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC., (100BMS) (100BMS) LOCATED AT 2610 SO. SALINAST., SYRACUSE, NY 13205 (THE FIRST PARTY) AND THE HUEBER BREUER LOCATED AT 148 BERWYN AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13210 (THE SECOND PARTY) TO COLLABORATE RATE IN A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM THAT SUP-PORTS EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS WITH FULL WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOCUSING ON CAREERS IN THE SKILLED TRADE. MISSION TO CREATE A DIFFERENT NARRATIVE DEMONSTRATING VALUE OF A DIVERSIFIED WORKFORCE BY AD-DRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYEE AND WHILE WORKING WITH THE EMPLOY-ER TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE FOR OPEN COMMUNICATIONS TO DEVELOP PRAGMATIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVE THE WORKPLACE. PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP: PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPRENTICESHIP READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A GATEWAY FOR SYRACUSE RESIDENTS FOCUSING ON WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND TRANSITIONING VETERANS TO GAIN ACCESS TO BUILDING TRADES REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE CENTRAL NEW YORK BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY'S SYRACUSE BUILD INITIATIVE AND TEACHES THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS (NABTU) MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM. THE 100TH ROLL IS TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ADULT MEN AND WOMEN PARTICIPATING THE TRAINING PROGRAM. THE 100 HAS BEEN A PART OF THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2021. EACH COHORT HAS APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 PARTICIPANTS WITH A 90% COMPLETION/GRADUATION RATE. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE 4TH COHORT. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		163,346
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	207,564

Part Ⅳ

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
ALLAN V ALBERDEEN DIRECTOR AT	000.00	0
TONY L CLARK VP OF OPERAT	000.00	0
VINCENT B LOVE VP OF FINANC	000.00	0
JOE V GREGORY VP OF PROGRA	000.00	0
PAUL F WILLIAMS DIRECTOR AT	000.00	0
WALTER C EILAND DIRECTOR AT	000.00	0
DRAKE L HARRISON PRESIDENT 20	000.00	0
CLAUDE GREENE PRESIDENT 20	000.00	0
DARRIS WILLIAMS TREASURER	000.00	0

Form 990-EZ (2024)

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Part Ⅴ

Other Information

(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the

instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......

Yes

Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................

35a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............

35a

If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O

35b

Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III

35c

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..

38a

If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 bullet

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42a The organization's books are in care of bullet

THE ORGANIZATION
Telephone no. bullet

(315) 443-8749

Located at bullet

2610 SOUTH SALINA STREETSYRACUSE, NY ZIP + 4 bullet

13205

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .

42b

If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .

42c

If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year .... bullet

Yes

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........

44c

If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................

44d

45a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........

45a

45b

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................

45b

Form 990-EZ (2024)

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Yes

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........

Part Ⅵ

Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000.......... bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................ bullet

Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet

Firm's address bullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2024)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Employer identification number

26-2847372

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	61,227	138,624	220,762	102,788	140,042	663,443
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	2,105	3,750	52,609	34,057	41,483	134,004
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	63,332	142,374	273,371	136,845	181,525	797,447
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						797,447

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	63,332	142,374	273,371	136,845	181,525	797,447
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	63,332	142,374	273,371	136,845	181,525	797,447

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

100.000 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

100.000 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Employer identification number

26-2847372

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC		Employer identification number 26-2847372

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC			Employer identification number 26-2847372
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Employer identification number

26-2847372

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF TOURNAMENT (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	66,478			66,478
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	31,593			31,593
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	34,885			34,885

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	29,043	29,043
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .		29,043
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .		5,842

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE INC

Employer identification number

26-2847372

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8	OTHER REVENUE 2,467 TOTAL 2,467
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 11,797 MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS 3,444 EDUCATION/TRAINING 50,250 OTHER 91,497 SUBSCRIPTIONS 584 TOTAL 157,572
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 7,347 9,089
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC. IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER SYRACUSE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ROLE MODELS AND SERVICE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	EDUCATION PROGRAMS: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC. SY24/25 BEGAN WITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND 15 STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO ALL ACTIVITIES, FOCUSING ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING METHODS. THIS APPROACH FOSTERED SKILLS IN GROUP AND TEAM BUILDING, WITH SESSIONS COVERING VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND HEALTHY LIVING HABITS. WE CELEBRATED BLACK HISTORY THROUGH A JEOPARDY GAME ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY. WE AIM TO INNOVATE AND CHALLENGE OUR YOUTH IN THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: O CULTURAL EXCELLENCE: EDUCATING OUR YOUTH ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS USING AFRICAN AMERICA HISTORY 365 TEXT. O LIFE SKILLS: COMPREHENSIVE DISCUSSIONS ON SELF-WORTH, SELF-LOVE, UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL VALUE, PRESENTATION SKILLS, PROPER ETIQUETTE IN VARIOUS SOCIAL SETTINGS, LETTER WRITING, AND RESUME BUILDING. O ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: THIS COURSE AIMS TO EQUIP OUR YOUTH WITH A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES. IT WILL INSTRUCT THEM ON SAVING EFFECTIVELY, COMPREHENDING INVESTMENT MECHANISMS, AND ULTIMATELY LEVERAGING THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY. O CREATIVE EXPRESSION: ART AND THEATRE CLASSES THAT HELP YOUTH EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND BROADEN THEIR WORLDVIEW. O TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (TACNY): FACILITATES DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN STEM PROFESSIONALS, ACADEMICS, AND STUDENTS ABOUT TOPICS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS IN AN INFORMAL SETTING, AIMING TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN THESE FIELDS. BRILLIANT YOUNG MINDS BOOK CLUB THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE'S BRILLIANT YOUNG MINDS BOOK CLUB IS A READING PROGRAM FOR 4TH - 6TH GRADERS AT SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, OCTOBER TO JUNE. THE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY WAS A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER OF OUR PROGRAM. THE FOURTH-GRADE CLASS COMPRISED 8 STUDENTS, WHILE THE FIFTH AND SIXTH-GRADE CLASSES EACH CONSISTED OF 10 STUDENTS. THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE THE READING LEVELS AND COMPREHENSION OF THESE STUDENTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN GRADE-LEVEL APPROPRIATE BOOKS THAT THEY CAN RELATE TO. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO MENTOR 'THE 100 WAY'. DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED TOPICS SUCH AS RACE IN AMERICA, THE DEFINITION OF RACISM, CAREER PATHS, CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE, PERSONAL CONDUCT IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS, AND CURRENT EVENTS. THE PROGRAM MEETS WEEKLY WITH A TOTAL OF 28 TO 30 STUDENTS. THE GOAL WAS TO NURTURE A LOVE OF LITERATURE, PARTICULARLY THROUGH BOOKS THAT RESONATE WITH THE STUDENTS. OVERALL, THE PROGRAM WAS EFFECTIVE. JR CADET PROGRAM THE JR CADET PROGRAM AT DR. MLK JR. SUMMER SCHOOL PROVIDED 4TH GRADERS WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO OUR PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM AND THE IMPORTANT ROLES THESE PUBLIC SERVANTS PLAY IN ENSURING OUR SAFETY IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE. THE PROGRAM WAS FROM JULY 18TH TO AUGUST 12TH AND WAS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS. FIELD TRIPS WERE ORGANIZED WITH FOUR KEY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES: ONONDAGA COUNTY 911 CALL CENTER, AMR'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SYRACUSE FIRE STATION 8, AND SYRACUSE POLICE'S PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING. DURING THESE VISITS, STUDENTS GAINED EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTERED POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IT IS HOPED THAT THESE EXPERIENCES WILL CREATE POSITIVE MEMORIES AND INSPIRE THEM TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY. TWENTY-THREE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 19 JR CADETS FOR THE FIRST THREE FIELD TRIPS AND 13 FOR THE FINAL FIELD TRIP. EACH CADET WHO ATTENDED THREE OUT OF FOUR FIELD TRIPS WILL RECEIVE A 25 GIFT CARD AND A PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE. 'CITIZEN JAMES, OR YOUNG MEN WITHOUT A COUNTRY' PLAY THE 100 BLACK MEN ARE THE RECIPIENT OF A 7,000 GRANT FROM CNY ARTS CULTURE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT THAT WILL BE ADMINISTER AND MANAGED BY SYRACUSE STAGE. THE PLAY IS A ONETIME SHOWING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2ND AND THE GOAL OF THE GRANT IS TO BRING AWARENESS OF JAMES BALDWIN DECISION TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES AND LIVE IN FRANCE TO ESCAPE RACISM IN THE 1940'S. THE PLAY WILL HAVE NO ADMISSION CHARGE TO SEE IT AS SUCH WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE FULL CAPACITY FOR THE SHOW. SYRACUSE STAGE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPICAL PRODUCTION EXPENSES WHEN PUTTING ON A ONE-TIME PLAY. THOSE EXPENSES WILL BE INVOICED TO THE CHAPTER. THE 100'S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO SUPPLY PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO SYRACUSE STAGE SO THEY CAN AND PROMOTE THE PLAY WITH OUR MENTEES AND PARENTS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29	MENTORING PROGRAMS SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE'S AND THE SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL IS COLLABORATING TO CONDUCT THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM AT LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE ALSO ARE MENTORING AT NOTTINGHAM H. S., HOWEVER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING TIMES HAVEN'T BEEN ON A REGULAR BASIS. AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, STUDENTS ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFLICT-RESOLUTION SKILLS INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: BIG WIND BLOWS, PATTERN BALL, BOARD GAMES, LISTENING SKILLS ACTIVITIES, NAME GAME CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES: MUSIC, SPORTS BY A CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIST. THIS APPROACH HAS STRENGTHENED THE DELIVERY OF 100 BLACK MEN'S PROGRAM. FOR OTHER SCHOOLS, PROGRAMMING REMAINS ALIGNED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT. HOWEVER, FOR 15 STUDENTS RECEIVING DAILY MENTORSHIP, WE HAVE INCORPORATED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THE 100'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND CNY WORKS ARE HELPING A DOZEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON LANDSCAPE AND LAWN CARE EXPERIENCE. FROM 9:00AM-2:00PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY MENTEES LEARN WORK READINESS, TEAMWORK, LISTENING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY SERVING CUSTOMERS AT THEIR HOMES UNDER CLAUDE GREENE'S SUPERVISION. CUSTOMERS DONATE TO THE CHAPTER 2,467 FROM ABOUT 25 LAWN REQUESTS. THE SECOND PART OF THIS PROGRAM IS TEACHING LIFE SKILLS DURING MENTORING SESSIONS BACK AT SOUTHSIDE INNOVATION CENTER WHERE LUNCH IS PROVIDED. ALONG WITH INSTILLING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ATTRIBUTES OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE STRONG MENTORING TO FINISH THE DAY. HBCU FOOTBALL GAME TRIP, SEPT 21 THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE PARTNERED WITH SYRACUSE YMCA AND BLACK MEN UNITED TO ESCORT, CHAPERONE AND MENTOR 20-25 YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND AN HBCU FOOTBALL GAME BETWEEN CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY VS ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SPORTS COMPLEX. ALL THE COSTS WERE SHARED. THIS EXPOSED YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH HBCU SPORT AND MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND TOTAL EXPERIENCE THE TRIP TO ROCHESTER, NY, ALLOWING CHAPERONE TO MENTOR SO TO ACHIEVE A MEMORABLE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. WILL INSPIRE THEM TO CONTINUE SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION WITH A GOAL TO LOOK POSITIVELY TO ATTEND COLLEGE, PARTICULARLY AN HBCU. THEY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENTS PERFORM AND EXCEL IN SPORT AND MUSIC AND A HIGH LEVEL. IT IS OUR MISSION AS A CHAPTER TO EXPOSE OUR YOUTH TO POSITIVE ROLES AND POSSIBILITIES THAT MAY NOT ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. STEP 1 AND FUTURE 100 PROGRAMS THE FUTURE 100 & STEP 1 ORIENTATION WAS HAD AN EXCELLENT START SATURDAY THANKS TO THE MENTORING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEES HARD WORK IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THE YOUNG MEN WITH THEIR PARENTS THERE AND THE PROGRAM WHEN OFF WITHOUT A HITCH.THANKS TO THE TONY, JOE & DOROTHY LEADERSHIP PLANNING AND STICKING TO THE SCHEDULE. OUR MEMBERSHIP LOOKED EXCITED AND EAGER TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORTING THESE TWO PROGRAM. WE ALSO WELCOMED OUR NEW PROGRAM COORDINATOR CASHAY KIRKLAND AND SHE EXCITED TO GET STARTED.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30	HEATH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE TOWN HALL THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER HELD A FORUM ON APRIL 4, 2024 AT THE SOUTH SIDE INNOVATION CENTER, HOSTED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE WITH 35-40 ATTENDEES. THE DISCUSSION COVERED DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DIFFERENCES, CAUSES, TREATMENTS, PERSONAL EXPERIENCES WITH AFFECTED LOVED ONES, CAREGIVING, AND THE HIGHER IMPACT ON BLACK FAMILIES AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. LEAD TESTING EVENT DURING THE LEAD TESTING EVENT ON APRIL 27, 2024, HOSTED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AT SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH, 48 CHILDREN WERE TESTED AND 6 WERE FOUND TO HAVE ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS THROUGH FINGERSTICK TESTS. THESE CHILDREN REQUIRED VENIPUNCTURE TESTS FOR CONFIRMATION, AND THE ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVES TEAM COORDINATED WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THOSE WITH ELEVATED LEVELS WERE SCHEDULED FOR THE VENIPUNCTURE TEST. ADDITIONALLY, 5 CHILDREN WERE DISCHARGED FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS THEIR VENIPUNCTURE TEST RESULTS SHOWED TWO CONSECUTIVE LEAD TESTS BELOW THE THRESHOLD. THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE CHILDREN TESTED WAS 4.6 YEARS, AND THE MOST REPRESENTED ZIP CODES WERE 13205 AND 13208. WINSTON GASKIN COMMUNITY WALK FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS THE 15TH ANNUAL WINSTON GASKIN COMMUNITY WALK FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS TOOK PLACE AT KIRK PARK ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, WITH APPROXIMATELY 70 PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR'S THEME FOCUSED ON PROSTATE AND COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS. THE EVENT INCLUDED A 3.2-MILE WALK ALONG THE ONONDAGA CREEKWALK, AND FEATURED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OVER A DOZEN COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A DEBUT PUBLIC SCREENING OF A VIDEO PRODUCED BY MEMBERS, SHOWCASING FOUR INDIVIDUALS FROM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM PROSTATE CANCER. SOUL FOOD JUNKIES, PART 2 PROGRAM 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE HOSTED "SOUL FOOD JUNKIES, PART 2" ON NOVEMBER 21, 2024, AT THE DUNBAR CENTER. THE EVENT FEATURED ALTERNATIVES TO DISHES COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, CANCER, AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE 100 AND ITS EIGHT PARTICIPATING PARTNERS PROVIDED TIPS TO THE 60 ATTENDEES ON HOW TO INCORPORATE MORE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS INTO SOUL FOOD WHILE MAINTAINING ITS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. FREE FOOD SAMPLES WERE AVAILABLE, AND A PRINTED COLLECTION OF FAVORITE SOUL FOOD RECIPES IN HEALTHIER VARIATIONS WAS OFFERED IN EXCHANGE FOR A DONATION.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31	100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS AT SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM: 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS AT SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM RAN THIS SEVEN-WEEKS SUMMER PROGRAM. MENTEES RECEIVED TUTORING SUPPORT IN MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING. THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE REPEATED THE WORKSHOPS THAT WERE GIVEN TO THE FLAG FOOTBALL STUDENTS THIS WAS JUST GEARED TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 THROUGH 12 GRADE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED WAS 56 STUDENTS DUPLICATED HEAD COUNT. UNFORTUNATELY, WE WERE UNABLE TO CAPTURE THE INFORMATION ON ALL THE STUDENTS. 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES PARTNERED ON A SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL MENTORING PROGRAM: 100 BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES PARTNERED ON A SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP FOR 30 YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-15. THE 100 MET WITH THEM EVERY THURSDAY FROM JULY 11THTO AUGUST 4TH, 2022. THE 100 WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS, THAT INCLUDED INTRO TO MANHOOD, AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY I & II, FIRST IMPRESSIONS 101, INTRODUCE TO STEM, TEEN MENTAL HEALTH, HOW TO TREAT WOMER DRUGS, STREET BEHAVIOR REAL TALK, PEEP TO PEEP ENGAGEMENT, HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BRAND, ENTREPRENEURSHIP I & II, JOB READINESS I &II, LEADER- SHIP WHAT'S YOUR POWER, YOUR REPUTATION PRECEDES YOU, IDENTITY AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE DIRECTOR OF THE CAMP WAS SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE US WITH CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE YOUNG MEN WE REACHED OUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT HE NEVER PRO-VIDES THE INFORMATION, SO WE LOST CONTACT WITH A NUMBER OF THESE YOUNG MEN. WE'RE LOOKING TO RE-ENGAGE ANOTHER COHORT AFTER THEY FIND A NEW DIRECTOR. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE: THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOA) SETS FOR THE TERMS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 100BLACK MEN OF SYRACUSE, INC., (100BMS) (100BMS) LOCATED AT 2610 SO. SALINAST., SYRACUSE, NY 13205 (THE FIRST PARTY) AND THE HUEBER BREUER LOCATED AT 148 BERWYN AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13210 (THE SECOND PARTY) TO COLLABORATE RATE IN A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM THAT SUP-PORTS EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS WITH FULL WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOCUSING ON CAREERS IN THE SKILLED TRADE. MISSION TO CREATE A DIFFERENT NARRATIVE DEMONSTRATING VALUE OF A DIVERSIFIED WORKFORCE BY AD-DRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYEE AND WHILE WORKING WITH THE EMPLOY-ER TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE FOR OPEN COMMUNICATIONS TO DEVELOP PRAGMATIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVE THE WORKPLACE. PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP: PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPRENTICESHIP READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A GATEWAY FOR SYRACUSE RESIDENTS FOCUSING ON WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND TRANSITIONING VETERANS TO GAIN ACCESS TO BUILDING TRADES REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE CENTRAL NEW YORK BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY'S SYRACUSE BUILD INITIATIVE AND TEACHES THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS (NABTU) MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM. THE 100TH ROLL IS TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ADULT MEN AND WOMEN PARTICIPATING THE TRAINING PROGRAM. THE 100 HAS BEEN A PART OF THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2021. EACH COHORT HAS APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 PARTICIPANTS WITH A 90% COMPLETION/GRADUATION RATE. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE 4TH COHORT.

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