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Dear Black Girl Incorporated

EIN 81-2909627 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to teach, love, and empower disenfranchised youth ages 12-26 through mentorship, after-school programs, and community engagement.

Income
$224,869
Spending
$246,166
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$10,473, executive director

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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.

  • 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. $99,697 spent. Girl Talk - School Based Group Therapy and Mentoring. During 2025, Dear Black Girl Incorporated delivered Girl Talk, a healing-centered program providing group-based mental health support, mentoring, and social emotional learning for youth. The program created a consistent and culturally responsive space for participants to process challenges such as anxiety, grief, self-esteem, peer conflict, identity development, and stress related to school and home life. Sessions incorporated facilitated discussion, therapeutic activities, and practical coping strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, communication skills, self-advocacy, and healthy relationships. Through weekly programming and ongoing engagement, Girl Talk helped participants build confidence, increase mental health awareness, and improve their ability to navigate day-to-day challenges in a supportive community environment.
  2. $66,464 spent. Heal to Hip Hop - Movement Based Wellness and Community Healing. During 2025, Dear Black Girl Incorporated delivered Heal to Hip Hop, a movement-based wellness program designed to support mental health, confidence, and community connection through dance, fitness, and holistic well-being activities. The program created a safe and inclusive environment where participants could engage in physical movement as a tool for emotional release, self-expression, and stress reduction. Sessions promoted healthy habits, positive body image, self-discipline, and resilience while strengthening social connection and belonging. Heal to Hip Hop supported youth and community members in building confidence, improving overall wellness, and participating in healing-centered programming that meets participants where they are.
  3. $55,387 spent. The LITeration Project - Literacy and Financial Education. During 2025, Dear Black Girl Incorporated delivered The LITeration Project, a program designed to strengthen literacy, academic confidence, and real-life financial knowledge for youth. The program supported participants in building reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills while introducing age-appropriate personal finance concepts. Through structured learning activities, discussion-based lessons, and engaging exercises, participants increased their understanding of budgeting, saving, goal setting, and responsible decision-making. The LITeration Project helped youth develop practical skills that support long-term success in school and life while reinforcing confidence, independence, and future planning.

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 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 December 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 May 2017.

    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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