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Safe Black Space

EIN 83-4539930 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 213 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

See Schedule OSafe Black Space creates opportunities for Black people to heal and thrive. Safe Black Space is designed to offer various services to address people of African ancestry's individual and community reactions to Cultural and Racial trauma. The specific objectives and purpose of this organization are: (1) to provide culturally specific strategies to help Black people heal from racial stress and trauma, (2) to provide education around the current and historical significance of racism and its impact on black people's daily lives, and (3) to provide culturally relevant resources to support the wellness of people in African ancestry.

Income
$40,306
Spending
$296,228
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$111,090, exec. 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

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 635% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 213 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

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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, 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. $197,109 spent. Provided virtual community healing circles to approximately 300 people of African ancestry. Attendees learn about signs and symptoms of racial stress and trauma and strategies for engaging in self and community care.
  2. $500 spent. Provided book study group focused on African-centered psychology for approximately 50 attendees with esteemed author. Participants read a book together over a number of months where they learned, discussed, and applied the principles.
  3. $2,200 spent. African Drum Circles - Held family-friendly gatherings to promote African drumming and dancing as wellness tools for the Black community. Circles were offered in collaboration with a number of other local Black oganizations. 225 participants.
  4. $1,583 spent. Kwanzaa Kutoa Celebration honored seven Black families who live in the Sacramento area in need of support. 150 people attended the celebration.

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 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 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 July 2021.

    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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