Beaverton Black Peoples Union
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Beaverton Black People's Union is a volunteer-led collective of families and individuals organized to create community, advocate for culturally relevant resources, and ultimately support the success and well-being of our children and community in Beaverton. We engage in community building and grassroots organizing to unify Black families across Beaverton and Washington County.
- Income
- $80,507
- Spending
- $172,427
- Reserves
- 15.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Highest pay
- $23,391, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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 (2)
- $58,643 spent. Student Engagement - Beaverton Black Empowerment Alliance (BBEA) provides leadership development and engagement opportunities for 40 Black students in the Beaverton School District. The program offers mentorship, community-building activities, and advocacy training to empower students as leaders and promote academic and person success.
- $13,273 spent. Community Building - BBPU organizes community wide, multi-generational events to celebrate and preserve Black culture and traditions in the Beaverton, Oregon area. These programs foster belonging and social support for Black residents and their families. Grant-funded events included the Kwanzaa Community Festival, Umoja Black Graduates Celebration, and Black to School BBQ, benefiting over 500 community members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 2024.
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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