Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Primary Exempt Purpose To advance charitable and educational purposes by promoting equity reducing systemic disparities and strengthening communities through education leadership development and community engagement. Program Service Accomplishments Prior Year The organization conducted charitable and educational activities to address systemic inequities and support underserved communities. Activities included facilitating educational forums and trainings providing community-based support and resource coordination engaging in nonpartisan civic participation and public education and collaborating with community partners to improve access to resources and opportunities. These activities further the organizations exempt purposes under Section 501c3.
- Income
- $49,903
- Spending
- $27,039
- Reserves
- 11.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
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
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, 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 (3)
- $19,250 spent. Program 1: Community Advocacy and Support Services. The organization provided advocacy support and resource coordination to individuals and families impacted by systemic inequities. Services included case support connection to community resources and assistance in navigating public systems. These efforts benefited approximately 65 individuals and families.
- $6,000 spent. Program 2: Education and Training Programs. The organization facilitated educational workshops forums and trainings focused on equity bias reduction and community empowerment. Programs were delivered to community members organizations and stakeholders benefiting approximately 200 participants.
- $850 spent. Program 3: Civic Engagement and Public Education. The organization conducted nonpartisan civic engagement activities including community forums public education initiatives and participation in public processes related to policies affecting underserved communities. These efforts engaged approximately 8500 community members and stakeholders.
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 September 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 November 4, 2026.
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