Please Dont Die Black Men
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PDDBM's primary exempt purpose is to provide charitable and educational programs that empower and uplift African American and other underserved youth. The organization delivers free afterschool programs in fashion design, filmmaking, and journalism that build creative, technical, and professional skills. PDDBM also hosts cultural and educational community events that promote historical awareness, leadership development, mentorship, and economic self-sufficiency for children and families in underserved communities.
- Income
- $54,831
- Spending
- $56,459
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 78% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 January 31, 2026, 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)
- $21,872 spent. PDDBM provided free afterschool programs in fashion design, filmmaking, and journalism serving over 40 middle and high school students. The Fashion Design Program taught design principles, garment construction concepts, and entrepreneurship skills, culminating in student participation in the Black History Month Fashion Show. The Film Program guided students in writing, directing, and editing short films, providing hands-on media production experience. The Journalism Program produced digital and print issues of PROUD Magazine featuring student-written articles, interviews, photography, and community stories. Programs emphasized mentorship, leadership development, cultural education, and workforce readiness. Programs were supported in part by state reimbursement grants from the Washington Department of Commerce.
- $6,249 spent. PDDBM hosted community cultural education events including the Black History Month Fashion Show and Kwanzaa Celebration, engaging over 400 attendees. The Black History Month Fashion Show featured student and community designers, educational exhibits highlighting African American history in fashion, and cultural performances. The Kwanzaa Celebration included drumming, storytelling, performances, and educational programming on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. These events promoted cultural awareness, historical education, intergenerational engagement, and community connection within underserved communities.
- $3,125 spent. PDDBM conducted youth mentorship and community outreach initiatives serving more than 100 individuals through educational workshops, leadership development sessions, and community engagement activities. Programs focused on economic empowerment, cultural education, media literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Mentorship initiatives connected youth with professionals and community leaders to promote academic achievement, career exploration, and self-sufficiency. These outreach efforts expanded access to educational resources and strengthened community networks.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 January 2026.
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 August 2023.
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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