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Baybrook Revitalization Fund Inc

EIN 87-4561268 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Baybrook Revitalization Fund, Inc. BRF is a non-profit community development organization, whose mission is to provide innovative financial and community development services to underserved businesses, organizations, and residents to drive revitalization and build local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.

Income
$276,155
Spending
$113,242
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$137,600, ceo

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 59% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (2)
  1. $67,859 spent. Financial services - BRF provides flexible capital to underserved entrepreneurs, with a focus on Black, Latino, and businesses that operate in an undercapitalized census tract in greater Baltimore. Our initial geographic focus is in the Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, and Curtis Bay communities. In the long term, we expect to serve entrepreneurs in the greater Baltimore region. BRF Board members, staff, volunteers, independent contractors, and partners will conduct this activity. 66 percent of time and 66 percent of overall expenses will be allocated to this activity, which primarily will be funded by donations, grants, and fees. This activity furthers BRF's charitable exempt purposes by supporting an equitable and thriving small business community, which contributes to neighborhood revitalization and building local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.
  2. $34,957 spent. Development services - BRF provides business technical assistance to legacy and emerging businesses, including business planning, financial projections, operations, credit building, and marketing assistance. Free technical assistance includes workshops and 1:1 coaching, as well as access to specialized professional services such as accounting, legal services, graphic design, or HR experts. BRF Board members, staff, volunteers, independent contractors, and partners will conduct this activity initially in the Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, and Curtis Bay communities. In the long term, we expect to serve entrepreneurs in the greater Baltimore region. 34 percent of time and 34 percent of overall expenses will be allocated to this activity, which primarily will be funded by donations and grants. This activity furthers BRF's charitable exempt purposes by fostering an equitable and thriving small business community, which contributes to neighborhood revitalization and building local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.

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

  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 June 2025.

    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 September 2024.

    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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