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Birmingham Community Coalition Inc

EIN 38-3269789 · Bloomfld Hls, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BBCC TAKES A RESEARCH DRIVEN, YOUTH-LED APPROACH TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. BBCC AND THE YAB PROVIDE EDUCATION, TOOLS, ACTIVITIES, AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOUTH RISE ABOVE LIFE'S CHALLENGES BY MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING ADULTS TO THOUGHTFULLY SUPPORT THEM.

Income
$297,753
Spending
$276,437
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$101,606, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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. $112,106 spent. BBCC'S SURVEY, ALONG WITH REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROGRAMS PROVIDE KEY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY WHICH THEN DRIVES OUR PREVENTION PROGRAM CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS. AND, SINCE IT IS SELF- DESIGNED, WE ARE ABLE TO ADJUST THE INSTRUMENT TO BETTER ADDRESS NEW TRENDS TAKING PLACE THUS GAINING VALUABLE INSIGHT FROM A LOCAL LEVEL. ANYWHERE FROM 3,300 - 5,000 8TH-12TH GRADERS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AND BLOOMFIELD HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE SURVEYED. PARENT AND COMMUNITY SURVEYS ARE ALSO CREATED, COLLECTED AND ANALYZED. SURVEY FINDINGS ARE SHARED WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH SPECIALLY DESIGNED PRESENTATIONS AND KEY FINDING REPORTS. SURVEY FINDINGS ARE ALSO INCORPORATED INTO OUR TEEN, PARENT, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
  2. $125,000 spent. YOUTH ACTION BOARD (YAB) IS A DIVERSE GROUP OF TEENS FROM 10 LOCAL SCHOOLS WHO PROMOTE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS THROUGH EVENTS LIKE A SUMMER CONCERT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. CHOICES ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OPEN DIALOGUE ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS WHO OFFER HOPE AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES. THE MID ACTION BOARD (MAB), FOR 8TH GRADERS, IS MENTORED BY YAB TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND ADDRESS ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THEM. TOGETHER, YAB AND MAB TEENS ACTIVELY SUPPORT BBCC INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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 November 1997.

    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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