Black Mental Health Movement
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Black Mental Health Movements primary exempt purpose is to promote mental health awareness education and access to resources within underserved communities through outreach educational programming and community-based initiatives. Our initiatives include: *BMH Conference - Annual two-day event offering profesisonal development continuing education credits and networking. *BMH Conversations - Engaging the community through on-going community discussions with experts and leaders in the mental health field. *BMH Connections - Building bridges between professionals organizations and community partners to promote access and equity to mental health resources. *BMH Continuing Education - Programs designed to increase access to licensure and culturally responsive training.
- Income
- $59,241
- Spending
- $81,121
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
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
Weak: 13 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 67% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.
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)
- $72,542 spent. The Black Mental Health Movement hosted its annual Black Mental Health Conference serving approximately 200 attendees including mental health professionals community members and organizations. The conference provided educational training sessions led by subject matter experts resulting in the delivery of approximately 1,600 continuing education credits which support licensed professionals in maintaining their professional licensure. The event created a collaborative space for education engagement and the exploration of solutions aimed at reducing mental health stigma and improving access to resources within underserved communities. As part of the program the organization also awarded a $500 scholarship to a Black mental health scholar and recognized a Black Mental Health Hero for their contributions to the community.
- $1,260 spent. The Black Mental Health Movement launched its ongoing Black Mental Health Continuing Education Program in June 2025 to provide free accredited training opportunities for mental health professionals. As an approved provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors NBCC the program delivered 14 virtual training sessions between June and December 2025 featuring approximately 25 subject matter experts from across the country. These sessions provided a total of approximately 320 continuing education CE hours and were designed to equip professionals with culturally responsive tools to better serve Black communities while supporting the maintenance of professional licensure. The program also aims to reduce barriers to entry and advancement in the field by offering scholarship opportunities for licensure-related expenses including clinical supervision and by facilitating clinical supervision matching for participants.
- The Black Mental Health Movement conducted BMH Conversations a series of ongoing community discussions designed to promote mental health awareness advocacy and engagement. In 2025 the organization partnered with five organizations to host five sessions featuring experts and leaders in the field. These discussions addressed topics including financial literacy culturally responsive leadership reducing stigma surrounding mental health mental resiliency and expanding mental health businesses across the state. The program provided a platform for community dialogue knowledge sharing and increased awareness of mental health challenges and solutions within underserved communities.
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 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 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 April 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 October 21, 2026.
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