Save Black Boys-California
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Save Black Boys-California's mission is to provide youth and family programs, including but not limited to, preventing gang affiliation, after-school tutoring, safe passage to and from school, group counseling for kids, single parent readiness training, and assistance to homeless and needy people.
- Income
- $106,180
- Spending
- $100,372
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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)
- $22,260 spent. Youth and family programs, after-school tutoring, safe passage to and from school, group counseling for kids, single parent readiness training, and assistance to homeless and needy people. We launched the Read II Ride Summer Literacy Program combining reading incentives with creative, hands-on experiences like the Roadster Races Tournament, Implemented monthly workshops and life skills sessions covering topics such as sex education, suicide prevention, career readiness, and emotional wellness, Provided ongoing group counseling and mentoring, led by counselors and trained community mentors, Stocked our Center with educational materials, hygiene products, books, technology, and snacks to support underserved youth year-round. Hosted community events and educational outings to promote positive social engagement and exposure beyond participants' neighborhoods. Partnered with local organizations and volunteers to expand program reach and enhance service delivery.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.
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 July 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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