Black Boys Code USA Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Improving the future of Black youth through education in computer science and technology.
- Income
- $289,027
- Spending
- $182,208
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 18.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29513% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $149,580 spent. During the reporting period, Black Boys Code USA delivered a series of Technology Exposure Workshops in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California, providing hands-on STEM education to Black youth aged 817. Across the reporting period, at least 9 structured workshops were delivered, engaging over 200 youth participants. Programming focused on coding, Python development, algorithms, robotics, web development, and introductory artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts. Workshops included topics such as: Machine learning fundamentals and AI applications Python programming and application development Algorithm design and problem-solving Web development and interactive design Game development and creative coding Participants completed hands-on projects including building calculators, designing interactive web pages, developing simple machine learning models, and creating digital applications. Measured outcomes across workshops indicate: 95% of participants reported increased interest in working with computers 95% reported high satisfaction with program delivery 80% indicated intent to apply skills toward future education in STEM fields In addition to direct service delivery, Black Boys Code strengthened its U.S. program infrastructure by: Establishing and expanding partnerships with institutions such as Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Morehouse College, and Best Buy Teen Tech Centers Engaging industry professionals and guest speakers to provide mentorship and career exposure Expanding program capacity in Atlanta through the development of additional chapters (Gwinnett and DeKalb) in response to high demand Advancing the launch of a new Chicago chapter through leadership recruitment, community outreach, and partnership development These efforts contributed to increased access to STEM education, improved digital literacy, and strengthened pathways for Black youth to pursue careers in technology.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 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 June 2025.
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 2021.
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 October 21, 2026.
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