THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT AIMS TO CHAMPION THE VOICE OF THE BLACK DESCENDANT COMMUNITY WHILE DEMANDING ACTION THAT SUPPORTS THEIR TOTAL WELL-BEING.
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Local (City/County Level)
Progressive/Social Justice
Environmental/Climate Justice
Community-Led/Participatory/Grassroots
Policy Advocacy & Legislative Reform
Education & Awareness
Environmental Advocacy & Policy
Annual Revenue
$2,602,928
Known Funders
21
Grants Received
32
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,602,928 | $1,844,926 | $3,109,911 |
| 2023 | $1,800,402 | $640,251 | $2,242,934 |
| 2022 | $1,319,156 | $501,532 | $988,988 |
Top Funders
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$875,000 (2024)
TIDES FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$275,000 (2023)
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$225,000 (2023)
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
SACRAMENTO, CA
$181,000 (2023)
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
$112,500 (2022)
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION
PALO ALTO, CA
$100,000 (2024)
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
$100,000 (2023)
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
$70,000 (2023)
WINDWARD FUND
WASHINGTON, DC
$70,000 (2023)
ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC
NEW YORK, NY
$50,000 (2021)
Showing top 10 of 21 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
W
WILLIAM BANNER
TREASURER
Officer
H
HARRIET BANNER
SECRETARY
Officer
J
JOYCEIA BANNER
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
OfficerHighest Compensated
J
JO BANNER
BOARD PRESIDENT
OfficerHighest Compensated
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Nonprofits in Louisiana
OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION$6,038,885,387
LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER$1,635,655,698
WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER$1,535,649,972
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc$1,373,478,919
THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND$1,018,464,000
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