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Black and Brown Founders Inc

EIN 82-2187440 · Lafayette, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLACK AND BROWN FOUNDERS INC. IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM. WE EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS, TRAINING, AND CONNECTIONS TO LAUNCH AND SCALE SUCCESSFUL TECH-ENABLED BUSINESSES.

Income
$179,494
Spending
$200,941
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0

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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $160,752 spent. IN RESPONSE TO THE URGENT NEED FOR CHANGE, OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO USING TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT TO SUPPORT UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS AND BRIDGE THE WEALTH GAP. WERE EXCITED TO LAUNCH OUR INNOVATIVE TEN-WEEK VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS ENGAGING VIDEO LESSONS, LIVE COACHING SESSIONS, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, ALL DESIGNED TO UNLOCK UNIQUE POTENTIAL AND EQUIP UNDERREPRESENTED BUSINESSES WITH ESSENTIAL STARTUP TOOLS. THANKS TO THE BACKING OF MULTIPLE SPONSORS, WE'VE REDUCED COSTS FOR 2023-2025, ENHANCING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT. WE'VE ALSO PROVIDED VITAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 250 BUSINESSES, HELPING THEM GROW AND IMPROVE OPERATIONS. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION, AND WERE EAGER TO SEE THE POSITIVE CHANGE OUR PROGRAM WILL INSPIRE.

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 September 2017.

    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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