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Center for Advancing Community

EIN 82-3543360 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DIVERSITY TALKS AIMS TO INCREASE CULTURAL COMPETENCY BY FOSTERING A HEALING SPACE FOR THOSE IN POWER AND THOSE MOST MARGINALIZED TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL STANDARDS UPHOLDING WHITE SUPREMACY.

Income
$492,491
Spending
$482,826
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
11
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$134,616, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    6 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 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)
  1. $103,063 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM - DIVERSITY TALKS PD INC. OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS THAT DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL AND EARLY COLLEGE INDIVIDUALS. THROUGH EXPERIENCES LIKE FELLOWSHIPS AND STRUCTURED LEARNING PATHWAYS, PEER FACILITATORS RECEIVE TRAINING TO GUIDE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FAIRNESS, IDENTITY, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. THE PROGRAMS CENTER PARTICIPANTS' LIVED EXPERIENCES AND PREPARE THEM TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
  2. $94,849 spent. LIBERATION LEADER FELLOWSHIP - THE LIBERATION LEADER FELLOWSHIP IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS TO LEAD PEER CONVERSATIONS, FACILITATE GROUP SESSIONS, AND TAKE INITIATIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FELLOWS RECEIVE TRAINING IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, REFLECTIVE PRACTICE, AND SOCIAL IMPACT, WHILE ALSO GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THROUGH CO-FACILITATION OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP GROWTH ROOTED IN REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES.
  3. $92,822 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - DIVERSITY TALKS PD INC. ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR ADULT PARTICIPANTS-PARTICULARLY EDUCATORS-THAT FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, REFLECTIVE PRACTICE, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. THESE EXPERIENCES PROVIDE TOOLS AND FACILITATION STRATEGIES THAT HELP EDUCATORS NAVIGATE COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS, BUILD INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, AND STRENGTHEN SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE. PROGRAMS ARE GROUNDED IN REAL-WORLD APPLICATION AND DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ONGOING LEARNING AND CONNECTION AMONG ADULT PROFESSIONALS.
  4. $27,627 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 February 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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