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Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors

EIN 82-4384536 · South Bend, IN

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

What it says it does

Driving impactful and innovative change through philanthropy charity and voluntarism promotion.

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
2 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

$80,509 spent. Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors assists nonprofit leaders in enhancing their missions through professional fundraising grants administration communications marketing and special events. We offer consultations and support for individuals looking to establish a nonprofit or social enterprise prepare for 501c3 filing and launch their social impact projects. Blackbird may also act as a fiscal sponsor to launch nonprofit social impact projects.
$8,263 spent. Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors collaborates with affluent families and businesses empowering them to engage as proactive and strategic philanthropists within their communities. We assess ROI via a social impact analysis aligned with their giving objectives targets and expansion forecasts. Our organization closely collaborates with decision-makers to outline a precise philanthropic strategy ensuring optimal utilization of community investment funds for maximum effect. Additionally we facilitate initiatives to bolster community-centered charitable endeavors primarily focusing on St. Joseph County Indiana our base of operations.

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

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 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 2024.
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 March 2018.
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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