Red Team Village
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
At Red Team Village our mission is to foster a collaborative environment where security professionals can develop and enhance their offensive security skills We believe in the power of community-driven education and the importance of practical hands-on learning experiences We aim to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application by providing accessible training resources and networking opportunities Through our events workshops and online platforms we strive to build a diverse and inclusive community that advances the field of offensive security By empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and address security vulnerabilities we contribute to creating a more secure digital world for everyone
- Income
- $129,406
- Spending
- $133,441
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $110,674 spent. Red Team Village is dedicated to advancing education and skill development in offensive cybersecurity through public engagement hands-on experiences and community-led instruction Each year we host a village at DEF CON one of the worlds largest and most well-known hacker conferences During the reporting year the Red Team Village conducted three full days of workshops presentations and interactive activities designed to teach real-world offensive security techniques in a legal ethical and controlled environment The village was attended by thousands of participants who engaged in curated content delivered by security professionals researchers and educators These activities directly support our mission to promote cybersecurity education provide professional development opportunities and foster a more secure digital world through community-driven learning
- $9,624 spent. In 2025 Red Team Village participated in a security conference in Brazil the Hackers 2 Hackers conference For this event a small number of team members traveled to the conference hosted a Red Team Village information booth and hosted a Capture the Flag CTF exercise to test participants cyber skills
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 2022.
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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