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National Black Justice Collective Institute

EIN 92-2051306 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to support the autonomy of Black LGBTQ+/SGL people, communities, and families by building community,changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$307,500, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. TOTAL PROGRAMMING EXPENSES
  2. Policy Advocacy and Legislative Engagement NBJC advances federal and state policy change through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and direct engagement with lawmakers. This includes our signature OUT on the Hill program, which brings advocates to Capitol Hill for Congressional education and briefings; our Good Trouble Network supporting Black LGBTQ+/SGL elected officials; participation in policy coalitions; production of amicus briefs; and rapid response education to anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-Black legislation and court decisions. This work ensures Black LGBTQ+/SGL voices are centered and included in policy conversations affecting our communities.
  3. Research and Public Education NBJC conducts groundbreaking research and public education to shift narratives and inform advocacy. Our Black Facts Research Initiative represents the first comprehensive survey gauging attitudes among Black people about Black LGBTQ+/SGL people and issues. We also produce educational resources, including the Stop HIV Together campaign addressing HIV stigma and prevention; the Words Matter HIV Toolkit; and public education materials distributed at convenings, through digital platforms, and via partnerships with organizations nationwide.
  4. Convening and Leadership Development NBJC produces signature convenings that build power, create community, and develop leadership. This includes Equity Week (a multi-day convergence of advocacy, policy engagement, and cultural celebration the week leading up to Juneteenth); the Black Institute at Creating Change (reaching 400+ community members); the Audre Lorde Wisdom Awards and James Baldwin Legacy Awards (honoring Black LGBTQ+/SGL elders); and leadership development programs including our 100 Black LGBTQ+/SGL Emerging Leaders to Watch cohort and programming for Black LGBTQ+/SGL elected officials.

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 November 6, 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 May 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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