Black Legislative Leaders Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Black Legislative Leaders Network BLLN is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to strengthen public policy leadership and civic engagement by supporting Black state legislators and the communities they serve. BLLN develops and delivers nonpartisan educational programs leadership training policy research public forums and strategic partnerships that advance effective governance economic opportunity educational attainment public health workforce development and community well-being. The organization convenes elected officials subject matter experts academic institutions businesses and community organizations to identify evidence-based solutions to public policy challenges foster collaboration across sectors and increase public understanding of issues affecting underserved communities. Through educational initiatives research publications and leadership development BLLN promotes informed policymaking and builds capacity for public service
- Income
- $179,250
- Spending
- $191,405
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $45,000 spent. Maternal Health Legislative Summit. Hosted a legislative policy summit of 50 bipartisan state legislators from 15 states to discuss and develop legislative strategies to address maternal health concerns. The results of this gathering benefit thousands of women and children through legislation introduced by the various state legislators represented.
- $30,000 spent. Tech and Innovation Policy Summit. Hosted a legislative policy summit in partnership with Texas Southern University connecting state legislative leaders with technology leaders to explore solutions for addressing health disparities equity challenges and economic opportunity through innovation. Built bridges between policymakers tech entrepreneurs and industry partners to improve health disparities.
- $25,000 spent. Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Policy Summit & Gatherings. Recognized Speakers of the House and Senate President at a national convening established a bipartisan task force on Electoral College reforms and strengthened partnerships with federal academic and corporate institutions to expand democracy and equity initiatives.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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