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Teach Reach Inspire Build Empower Inc

EIN 83-1737424 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRIBE, Inc. empowers Black girls through culturally relevant education, leadership development, mentoring, and wellness programming. Our purpose is to increase access to affirming, community-rooted resources that support academic success, mental health, identity development, advocacy skills, and college readiness. We provide enrichment experiences, conferences, workshops, and intergenerational support designed to help Black girls thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Income
$59,009
Spending
$64,635
Reserves
25.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

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 (3)
  1. $101,000 spent. The Formation Conference - TRIBE hosted its flagship multi-day leadership and empowerment conference for Black girls ages 12-18. Participants engaged in college immersion experiences at local universities, leadership intensives, civic and advocacy workshops, reproductive health education, mental wellness activities, intergenerational conversations, cultural enrichment trips, and skills-based learning. The program served over 100 girls and provided identity development, community building, and career exposure.
  2. $10,000 spent. Queens Reaching Queens Mentoring Program - TRIBE provided a year-long mentoring program pairing Black girls with vetted Black women professionals. Youth participated in monthly meetups, leadership circles, skill-building workshops, career exposure, reproductive health education, and mental health support. Over 50 girls and mentors participated.
  3. $20,000 spent. Community-Based Enrichment & Travel Programs - TRIBE hosted workshops, college visits, literacy programming, wellness retreats, and culturally grounded field trips to support academic success, social-emotional learning, and identity development. Programs included New York, Cambridge MD, NMAAHC cultural trips, SIHLE reproductive health cohorts, brunch discussions, and youth-led community projects.

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

  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 2024.

    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 October 2019.

    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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