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National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Inc

EIN 52-1164624 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NABCJ IS TO ACT UPON THE NEEDS,CONCERNS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR AS THEY RELATE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF EQUAL JUSTICE.

Income
$353,684
Spending
$366,176
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29

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

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (social science, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (social science, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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.

  • 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 December 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 (3)
  1. $116,835 spent. The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice aims to address relevant legislation and practices in law enforcement, prosecution, and defense, focusing on law enforcement, courts, corrections, and crime prevention. They are particularly concerned with improving the welfare and influence of African Americans and people of color in the administration of justice.
  2. $34,434 spent. In partnership with student chapters of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), the 400 years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC) launched the I Fear for my Life initiative. This program fosters a national dialogue between students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBUCs) and police agencies. In addition to identifying service-minded individuals of color interested in law enforcement careers, the initiative seeks to facilitate meaningful conversations that build trust between police and communities of color.
  3. $175,253 spent. NABCJ is committed to expanding the pool of criminal justice experts by offering cutting-edge training, leadership education, and professional development through its Annual Conference and Training Institute. This yearly event provides a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and advancing best practices in the field.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 2025.

    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 April 2000.

    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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