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100 Black Men of the Bay Area Inc

EIN 94-3065997 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond by advancing the social, economic, health and educational progress of African Americans and others in historically socioeconomically disadvantaged demographics.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
174
Highest pay
$78,000, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $336,312 spent. Economic Empowerment: * Connected underrepresented individuals with employment opportunities through the Non-Tech Jobs in Tech initiative and related workforce development programming. * Partnered with Home Depot and the Home Builders Institute to provide Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) to 183 students, with approximately 76% transitioning into work-based learning, advanced training, or college pathways. * Hosted a Career Expo featuring 12 career pathways and resulting in immediate employment offers for participating youth. * Conducted Economic Empowerment workshops and seminars reaching 226 participants through business, homeownership, and wealth-building educational events.
  2. $263,300 spent. Health & Wellness: * Operated the Youth Movement program, providing youth fitness and life skills training, with more than 90% of participants achieving Healthy Fitness Zone benchmarks. * Hosted the Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet, serving 1,381 youth athletes representing 29 teams and 45 unattached participants, while also supporting international athletic and cultural exposure opportunities. * Delivered over 450 free mental health therapy sessions to 166 participants through the Mental Health Financial Assistance Program, providing more than $200,000 in financial assistance to underserved communities. * Conducted additional wellness initiatives, including a Sickle Cell Blood Drive and participation in national health and wellness leadership efforts.
  3. $209,589 spent. Education * Raised $82,000 through the Annual Scholarship Golf Classic in support of student scholarships, contributing to more than $2.3 million in cumulative scholarship assistance awarded by the Chapter. * Operated the Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Competition, a 14-week educational program teaching youth and families budgeting, saving, investing, and financial planning skills. * Connected students with STEM professionals and higher-education opportunities through the Knowledge, Math & Technology (KMT) Program, including college tours and career exposure activities. * Relaunched the Collegiate 100 auxiliary Chapter at Peralta Colleges with mentorship and community engagement programming.
  4. $68,909 spent. Mentoring: * Provided weekly mentoring support to more than 432 middle and high school students through the OK Program Partnership, focused on academic achievement, leadership, life skills, and character development. * Conducted the Manhood Development Leadership Academy (MDLA), serving 81 youth through immersive leadership retreats addressing emotional intelligence, financial literacy, career readiness, physical fitness, and community engagement. * Expanded youth leadership and peer mentoring opportunities through the Leaders of OK Program (LOOK) and Rising 100 programs, supporting college and career pathways, community service, and cultural enrichment activities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 March 1993.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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