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National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

EIN 84-1947483 · Carrollton, TX

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

What it says it does

Our mission is to overcome violence and injustice in the world through the power, value and love of all people.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
4 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 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 123% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15
100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 3 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 May 31, 2026, 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 (3)

$50,000 spent. Health & Economic Resource Navigation: BTAC connected Black transgender and gender-diverse people with affirming health services, housing assistance, employment resources, benefits enrollment and other essential support.
$150,000 spent. Transgender Wellness Program: BTAC provided culturally specific mentoring and wellness programming designed to strengthen the personal and economic well-being of Black transgender and gender-diverse people. Activities included scholarships, skill-building opportunities, community-care programming, support spaces, and initiatives addressing multiple dimensions of wellness.
$371,000 spent. National Conference and Community Engagement: BTAC hosted its annual national conference for Black transgender and gender-diverse people. Programming included educational workshops, advocacy and civic-engagement training, wellness activities, community conversations, resource exhibitors, mentoring, spiritual and interfaith programming, and professional development. Community-building events included an awards gala recognizing outstanding leaders, a pageant selecting BTAC's Royal Court, TransManifest Open Mic, the Black Diamond Ball, and Family Day. Together, these activities promoted education, leadership, visibility, celebration, belonging, and meaningful access to affirming resources.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 2026.
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 June 2019.
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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