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Black Youth Leadership Project

EIN 32-0036076 · Elk Grove, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BYLP empowers Black youth by breaking down systemic barriers through leadership development, education, and community engagement. We advocate for equity in K-12 education, raise awareness of social justice issues, and provide skills, resources, and mentorship to help Black youth thrive academically, professionally, and socially. Through workshops, networking, and service projects, we nurture leadership, foster civic engagement, and inspire positive change within our communities.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
31
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$181,500, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $374,374 spent. ELEVATED YOUTH CALIFORNIA:ELEVATED YOUTH CALIFORNIA DELIVERS MINDFULNESS-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PEER MENTORSHIP TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER DECISION-MAKING AMONG BLACK YOUTH.
  2. $107,860 spent. BYLP ADVOCACY FREE OF CHARGE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS FROM FAMILIES AND HELPING THEM MITIGATE THEIR ISSUES WITH TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL.
  3. $36,060 spent. BLACK BOYS SUPPORT NETWORK (BBSN):BBSN EMPOWERS YOUNG BLACK BOYS THROUGH WEEKLY MENTORSHIP HUDDLES FOCUSED ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR GROWTH AND RESILIENCE.
  4. $35,115 spent. BLACK GIRLS SUPPORT NETWORK (BGSN):BGSN UPLIFTS YOUNG BLACK GIRLS THROUGH WEEKLY GATHERINGS EMPHASIZING MENTORSHIP, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE SISTERHOOD.
  5. $34,285 spent. YPMP MBSAT (MINDFULNESS-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT):OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONTINUITY CONSULTING AND CA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, YPMP MBSAT SERVES YOUTH AGES 12-26, ESPECIALLY JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, MINDFULNESS TOOLS, MENTORSHIP, AND PATHWAYS INTO THE TREATMENT FIELD TO ADDRESS SACRAMENTO COUNTYS SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS. OGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS HOLISTICALLY SUPPORT BLACK YOUTHS ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM AS FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS.
  6. $19,389 spent. BLACK GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS VALIDATES THE BLACK STUDENT'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PRESENTS THEM BEFORE THE COMMUNITY TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR PERSERVERANCE, AND ALLOWS THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN A DISPLAY OF LOVE, UNITY AND SUPPORT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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