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100 Black Men of Indianapolis Inc

EIN 35-1813852 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLACK MEN GIVING REAL TIME TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES. ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE THE STRENGTH OF OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND THE COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS POSITIVELY IMPACT THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, MORAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
18
Volunteers
150

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (4)
  1. $503,647 spent. THE BEAUTILLION MILITAIRE IS A 20-WEEK RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAM FOR MALES IN GRADE 12 IN CENTRAL INDIANA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ETHNIC PRIDE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS BY SURROUNDING THE BEAUS WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS.
  2. $492,638 spent. SUMMER ACADEMY IS A 6-WEEK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS KNOWLEDGE LOSS OVER THE SUMMER ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE 'SUMMER LEARNING LOSS'. THE PROGRAM BALANCES ACADEMIC CLASSES WITH CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
  3. $49,868 spent. TEAM MENTORING IS AN 18-WEEK PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE THROUGH MENTORING TO 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH GRADE YOUNG MEN. TO IMPACT THEM WITH A CURRICULUM THAT WILL HELP THEM WITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION, GROWTH MINDSET, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, MENTORING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH INTERACTION THAT WILL INSPIRE AND GIVE THEM A PATH TO HELPING THEM REACH THEIR GOALS. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF INDIANAPOLIS AND WORKS WITH THE YOUNG MENTEES WHO ARE ON THE WAITING LIST FOR A BIG BROTHER ROLE MODEL.
  4. $235,746 spent. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS VARIOUS OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS TRHOUGHOUT THE YEAR

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 July 1992.

    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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