100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 44% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 52 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO NURTURE AND ENHANCE THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG BLACK MALES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE WITH OBJECTIVES TO ENCOURAGE VALUE SYSTEMS AND TO DEVELOP POSITIVE WORK ETHICS.
- Income
- $547,901
- Spending
- $737,408
- Spent on programs
- 44%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 205
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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1544% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 52 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $327,153 spent. YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM EMPOWERS BLACK MALE YOUTH THROUGH EXPOSURE, ACCESS, AND RESOURCES THAT SPARK NEW EXPERIENCES AND GROWTH. FROM SPRING COMPETITIONS LIKE STEM CHALLENGES, DEBATE, AND CREATIVE WRITING TO SUMMER ENRICHMENT WITH CAREER EXPLORATION, ACADEMIC PREP, ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SIGNATURE EVENTS LIKE MENS DAY AND GALA PREP, STUDENTS GAIN THE TOOLS TO SET AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. FALL SESSIONS ROUND OUT THEIR JOURNEY WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HEALTH & WELLNESS TOPICS BUILDING CONFIDENT, CAPABLE YOUNG MEN READY TO LEATHE ORGANIZATION AWARDED $44,875 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS, $12,797 IN FIELD TRIPS, $36,721 IN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND $2,938 IN OTHER ACTIVITIES. THESE OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A GALA, 100 KINGS PROGRAM FOR 5TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWAREDED TO STUDENTS THAT MEET ACADEMIC CRITERIA AND FIELD TRIPS HELP WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
- EACH GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM THE 100 KINGS PROGRAM IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $2500 PER SEMESTER WHILE ATTENIDNG A 4-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY OR $750 FOR JUNIOR COLLEGE. THEY MUST BE A FULL TIME STUDENT AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3.0 GPA AFTER THEIR FIRST FULL YEAR BY SUBMISSION OF A TRANSCRIPT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE INSTITUITION AND IS SUBJECT TO FUND AVAILABILITY.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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