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Association of Black Psychologists

EIN 38-2036088 · Ft Washington, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THE PROFESSION OF AFRICAN PSYCHOLOGY; INFLUENCING AND AFFECTING SOCIAL CHANGE;AND DEVELOPINGPROGRAMS WHEREBY PSYCHOLOGISTS OF AFRICAN DESCENT CAN ASSIST IN SOLVING BLACK PROBLEMS.

Income
$608,598
Spending
$836,088
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $528,201 spent. NATIONAL CONVENTION THE NATIONAL CONVENTION PROVIDES AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS AND GENERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDEES. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, GUEST PANELISTS AND GENERAL SESSIONS COVER A DIVERSE ARRAY OF TOPICS RELATED TO THE PRACTICE, RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING RELATED TOTHE TOTAL WELL BEING OF OUR WORLD COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS, THE ANNUAL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD AND STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO BE MENTORED BY THE ASSOCIATIONS ELDERS AND SEASONED MEMBERS.
  2. $194,590 spent. PSYCH DISCOURSE AND JOURNAL PUBLICATIONEDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION ON MENTAL HEALTH.THE JOURNAL OF BLACK PSYCHOLOGY (JBP) PRESENTS THE MOST INNOVATIVE PEER-REVIEWED EMPIRICAL THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON THE BEHAVIOR AND EXPERIENCES OF BLACKS AND OTHER POPULATIONS FROM BLACK OR AFROCENTRIC PERSPECTIVES. THE JOURNAL OFFERS COMPLETE AND BALANCED COVERAGE OF THE LATEST ADVANCES TRHOUGH ORIGINAL ARTICLES AND SPECIAL FEATURES SUCH AS RESEARCH BRIEFS, ESSAYS, COMMENTARY, AND MEDIA REVIEWS. THE PSYCH DISCOURSE IS THE MONTHLY NEWS JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 October 1975.

    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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