Business Diversity Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Empowering economic growth and fostering inclusion for small and diverse businesses through education and collaboration of small businesses, business inclusion practitioners, and public and private organizations.
- Income
- $186,624
- Spending
- $201,923
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $13,497 spent. Business Leadership Recharge: A three-day immersive training designed for established small business owners looking to scale their operations. The program features advanced leadership and business strategy content delivered by university instructors and industry experts. Thirty-six small businesses participated in 24 hours of training.
- $28,556 spent. Business Development Week: BDI hosted a business development conference that provided more than eight hours of education, networking, and contracting resources to over 100 small businesses. The following evening, approximately 200 people attended BDIs awards gala recognizing business achievement and advancing inclusion in contracting.
- $27,856 spent. Government Opportunities Program: BDI provides training and individualized advising to help small businesses prepare for government contracting opportunities. Last year, the program served approximately 110 small-business participants through 30 hours of workshops and an estimated 220 hours of one-on-one business advising, for approximately 250 total hours of program support.
- Summer Connections: BDI hosted a regional project showcase, business matchmaking, and networking event that connected small businesses with public agencies, contractors, and regional project opportunities. The event served approximately 200 businesses, including 80 businesses that participated in structured business matchmaking.
- $24,070 spent. Other
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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