New Orleans Black Deaf Advocates
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NOBDA engaged in instruction and training activities to its members and other individuals in the community who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind. Our organization focused on the following four key areas of training in 2024: Self Advocacy, Financial Literacy, Technology, and Health and Wellness. We provided seven activities
- Income
- $1,637
- Spending
- $275
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 75%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $350 spent. For the ADVOCACY workshop, NOBDA set out to accomplish the following - Knowledge & Understanding: Identify the key principles and importance of effective advocacy. Understand different types and tactics of advocacy. Recognize the relevant stakeholders and power dynamics related to their advocacy issue. Explain the process of policy change or decision-making relevant to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind. Participants were able to describe the ethical considerations involved in advocacy work. The following were skills development by participants in this training: Develop a clear and concise advocacy message. Identify and analyze their target audience and tailor their communication accordingly. Practice effective communication and persuasion techniques. Learn how to build and mobilize support for their cause. Develop strategies for engaging with decision-makers. Explore different advocacy tools and platforms. Practice active listening and responding to opposing viewpoints. Learn basic media engagement skills.
- $300 spent. The following goals and objectives were covered in our FINANCIAL LITERACY workshop - General Financial Literacy Objectives: Understand basic financial concepts like income, expenses, saving, and borrowing. Recognize the importance of financial planning for achieving life goals. Develop the ability to make informed financial decisions. Increase confidence in managing personal finances. Identify resources for financial information and assistance. Budgeting and Saving Objectives: Create a personal budget to track income and expenses. Identify areas for potential savings. Set short-term and long-term savings goals. Understand the benefits of saving and the power of compound interest. Develop strategies for saving regularly. Distinguish between needs and wants.
- NOBDA presented the following information in our TECHNOLOGY Workshop - Increase awareness of the range of technologies available to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind ndividuals. Enhance participants' understanding of how different technologies can improve communication, access to information, and daily living. Build confidence in using various technological tools and resources. Facilitate the sharing of experiences and knowledge among participants regarding technology use. Empower participants to make informed decisions about technology adoption based on their individual needs.
- $350 spent. NOBDA provided the following information in our HEALTH AND WELLNESS workshop and Health Screening Activity - Increase awareness among elderly Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind participants in New Orleans about key aspects of healthy aging. Enhance participants' understanding of how to manage their physical, mental, and emotional well-being while navigating communication barriers. Provide accessible information and practical strategies for maintaining and improving their health as they age. Foster a sense of community and connection among elderly deaf individuals through shared learning and experiences. Empower participants to advocate for their health needs within the healthcare system and their daily lives. We also focused on how to identify and utilize effective communication strategies with healthcare providers and hearing individuals (e.g., written notes, interpreters, visual aids, telehealth options with interpreters). Locate and utilize resources that provide health information in accessible formats (e.g., captioned videos, sign language resources, visual materials). Understand their rights to accessible communication in healthcare settings under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Explore and utilize technology that can enhance communication and access to information (e.g., video relay services, captioned apps, visual alerting systems).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 July 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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