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Brotherhood of Elders Network

EIN 36-4857014 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Brotherhood of Elders Network is an intergenerational network of men of African Ancestry who foster environments where Black boys and young men are empowered to flourish. We advocate for males of African ancestry from infancy to adulthood. We leverage our resources and relationships to benefit Black boys.We maintain and preserve the health and wellness of our families and communities.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$145,000, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 269% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $720,805 spent. "BOEN uplifts the needs and voices of Black communities andencourages our network to stay civically engaged by hosting RealTalk About the Town, a unique election season series where wehold real, unfiltered conversations about the issues shaping ourcommunities."
  2. $225,318 spent. Black Doc Village focuses on raising awareness about the disproportionate dismissal of Black resident physicians and using research to inform policy change. Our mission is to expand the Black physician workforce in order to improve health outcomes within Black communities.
  3. $181,816 spent. "Healing Generations Institute (HGI) trains communityhealth workers, promotes familial community healing,and addresses community strife through culturally-based healing circles as communal spaces for emotional,psychological, spiritual healing, and collective support."
  4. $90,676 spent. Umoja Health - has screened more than 100 people for hypertension, diabetes and cancer and supported the training of 26 summer interns in community health, public health and health care. BOEN has also supported the introduction of cancer clinical trials withing Alameda Health System to improve outcomes for Black and Brown families facing cancer.
  5. $73,443 spent. "The 40x40 Council is a collaborative effort to reverse decades of disinvestment and create a thriving, multi-generational community forBlack residents in Deep East Oakland. Together, we are addressing systemic inequities and building a future where Black residents can stay,return, heal, prosper, and build power."
  6. $65,667 spent. "Ubuntu Leadership Institute - offers land-based education,providing youth with immersive experiences innature to foster leadership, problem-solving, andenvironmental stewardship."

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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