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EIN 83-4679614 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SUPPORT LEADERS OF COLOR TO CULTIVATE INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY. WE INVEST IN COMMUNITIES THAT HISTORICALLY STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN VIBRANT ECONOMIES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES,SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS,COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS,GRASSROOTS URBAN PLANS.

Income
$394,890
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
4
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$150,000, co-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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 477% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $1.5 million spent. OUR BRIOXYLIFE FELLOWSHIP TRAINS BLACK INNOVATORS (NONPROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS) TO CREATE AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. TRAINED 55 BRIOXY FELLOWS, AND PROVIDED JUST UNDER A MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMS.
  2. $216,607 spent. THE HOUSE OF SEDULO (HOS) IS AN ARTISTIC RESIDENCY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED BLACK CREATIVES. THE HOS NOMADIC WAS CLOSED IN 2024 BUT SUNSETTED WITH A PROGRAM TRIP FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES TO BRAZIL.
  3. $205,307 spent. CITY DIBS LGBTQ PERMACULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP HUB IS CENTERED AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP. OVER 70 LEADERS WERE TRAINED IN ORGANIZING AND LAND STEWARDSHIP IN 2023. AND OVER 100 LEADERS WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR ONLINE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, A DEDICATED VIRTUAL SPACE WHERE LGBTQ PEOPLE OF COLOR RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND COACING TO SUSTAIN THEIR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ACTIVISTS, MOVEMENT LEADERS AND HEALERS, THIS COMMUNITY PROVIDES A REFUGE FROM THE DAILY STRESSORS OF SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION, ACTIVISM BURNOUT, AND ISOLATION.
  4. $167,785 spent. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM WE COLLABORATED WITH OVER 7 COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACROSS THE CITY EITHER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OR VIRTUALLY. WE PROVIDED DIRECT CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT ON 2 COMMUNITY ANCHOR THIRD SPACES.

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 August 2020.

    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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