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100 Black Men of America Inc

EIN 58-1974429 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
18
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$158,345, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 June 30, 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. $2.0 million spent. THE MENTORING PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND COLLEGIATE STUDENTS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF CHAPTERS. SERVING AS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION, THESE PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CARING AND COMMITTED MENTORS WHO OFFER GUIDANCE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND REAL-WORLD SKILLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND PERSONALLY. BY FOSTERING LONG-TERM, TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS, THE MENTORING INITIATIVES PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, AND DEVELOP AS FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PREVENTATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES AND PROVIDES EDUCATION ON DISEASES THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES SERVED. BY RAISING A COLLECTIVE VOICE, THE PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO CREATING, COLLABORATING, AND PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH STUDIES TO GATHER CRITICAL DATA ON HEALTH CARE IN UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEALTH SCREENINGS AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS, HEALTH FAIRS, TOWN HALLS, AND WEBINARS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHAPTERS, HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND CIVIC COLLABORATORS. THESE COMBINED EFFORTS ADDRESS DISPARITIES, INFORM SOLUTIONS, AND HELP MITIGATE THE INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND DISEASES THAT CONTINUE TO PLAGUE THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
  3. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDENT SUPPORT AND HOLISTIC SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENSURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT EVERY LEVEL. THROUGH TUTORING, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO EXCEL IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. A KEY COMPONENT OF THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL, CREATING PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. BY COMBINING ACADEMIC SUPPORT WITH MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, THE 100S EDUCATION INITIATIVES EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS AND LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. THE MISSION OF THE 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC. IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2024.

    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 June 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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