Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Sep 2007.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
69 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
3 people listed on the 990.
Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
Programs and updates
Educates philanthropists of color on planned giving and connects them with collective giving opportunities.
Questions for Cin INC
Your first name shows with your question. Cin INC answers here, for everyone.
The #wearephilanthropists project formerly known as the hbcu donors of color initiative was launched in spring 2016 with the intent of inspiring and equipping college students with resources to address challenges in their communities through collective philanthropy.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 26-0238263) · Dispute this lineThe community investment network conference serves as a premier convening that brings together individuals families grassroots groups nonprofit professionals and giving circle members to explore community philanthropy as a tool for civic engagement and social change.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 26-0238263) · Dispute this lineThe leadership summit is a signature convening that provides giving circle members within the community investment network cin with fellowship renewal and continuous learning opportunities. The summit focuses on equipping circles with the knowledge and tools to enhance their grantmaking and overall effectiveness.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 26-0238263) · Dispute this lineFunders
Who pays for it.
From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.
Grants
By the numbers
The FY2024 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY24 | End FY24 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $308K | $477K |
| Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c | $0 | $0 |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $308K | $477K |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $308K | $477K |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to domestic organizationsLn 1 | $8K | $8K | ||
| Management feesLn 11a | $87K | $80K | $7K | $0 |
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $5K | $0 | $5K | $0 |
| Other fees for servicesLn 11g | $4K | $0 | $4K | $0 |
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $88 | $0 | $88 | $0 |
| Office expensesLn 13 | $12K | $0 | $12K | $0 |
| TravelLn 17 | $2K | $0 | $2K | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19 | $37K | $22K | $15K | $0 |
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $16K | $8K | $7K | $0 |
| All other expensesLn 24e | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $171K | $119K | $52K | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 LatestFiled with the IRS Jul 16, 2026 | $372K | $216K | $156K | $632K | 990 PDF |
| FY2024 ViewingFiled with the IRS Apr 29, 2025 | $340K | $171K | $169K | $477K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023Filed with the IRS Jan 17, 2025 | $272K | $120K | $152K | $245K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022Filed with the IRS Sep 12, 2023 | $106K | $145K | 990 PDF | ||
| FY2021Filed with the IRS Sep 8, 2022 | $114K | $108K | 990 PDF | ||
| FY2020Filed with the IRS May 21, 2021 | $137K | $81K | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
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Part I · Summary $340,339 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 3 of 3 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $340,339 across 5 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $171,082 across 10 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $476,819 assets, 12 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $476,819 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2024 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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