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Black Tech Link

EIN 85-1798393 · Corona, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceWeak12 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND NETWORKING SOLUTIONS.

Income
$190,264
Spending
$196,428
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$27,750, ceo

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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 12 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $30,000 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH & STEM FEST IS AN ANNUAL FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT DEDICATED TO UPLIFTING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH A DYNAMIC MIX OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE, AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES. 2024 FEST'S THEME -EXPLORE DISCOVER THRIVE! REFLECTED ITS MISSION TO FOSTER GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. ATTENDEES ACCESSED FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, YOUTH STEAM ACTIVITIES CAREER FAIR SERVICES INCLUDING RESUME REVIEWS AND HEADSHOTS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED PANELS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH, A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY FITNESS CLINICS FREE HAIRCUTS FOR YOUTH AND A VIBRANT SMALL BUSINESS MARKETPLACE. THE EVENT SERVED AS A ONE STOP CELEBRATION OF WELLNESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.
  2. $30,000 spent. SMALL BUSINESS MASTERY PROGRAM EMPOWERED DIVERSE POPULATIONS TO PLAN, LAUNCH, AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS. THIS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WITH A WEALTH OF SMALL BUSINESS EXPERTISE,, ENSURING PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED WELL ROUNDED GUIDANCE. WE PROVIDED FREE TO LOW COST BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS AND CONNECTED FOUNDERS AND ENTREPRENEURS TO TAILORED RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HELP THEM SCALE AND SUSTAIN THEIR VENTURES. ADDITIONAL WE ASSISTED BUSINESS OWNERS IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO ACCESS FUNDING AND CAPITAL TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN TODAYS COMPETITIVE MARKET. THIS EFFORT CONTINUES TO HELP DRIVE IMPACTFUL CHANGE AND FOSTER ECONOMIC EQUITY IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES.
  3. $20,000 spent. WHERE BUSINESS LAW AND TECH INTERSECT IS AN ANNUAL PANEL AND NETWORKING SYMPOSIUM THAT SPOTLIGHTS SOME OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED BLACK ATTORNEYS ACROSS DIVERSE PRACTICE AREAS INTRICATELY LINKED TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING PATENTS MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS DATA PRIVACY CONSUMER PROTECTION AND BEYOND. WITH A KEEN FOCUS ON SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION, OUR SYMPOSIUM SERVED AS A PLATFORM FOR DISTINGUISHED LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR WEALTH OF EXPERTISE AND INSIGHTS GARNERED FROM NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX LANDSCAPES WHERE BUSINESS STRATEGIES LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS CONVERGE.

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 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 October 21, 2026.

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