Black Child Development Institute - New York State Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BCDI NYS is a 501c3 non-profit organization that amplifies and promotes good work in communities supports families in identifying and sharing resources for their well being and happiness and advocates for policies and practices that uplift children families and communities throughout New York State. We are dedicated to promoting positive community building and cultural connections. Through collaborative initiatives movement building and innovative programs we strive to ensure that Black children thrive and their futures are bright and full of possibilities! We are an inclusive organization; all are welcome and served. We recognize and acknowledge the historic oppression and erasure of Black people history and culture.
- Income
- $100,550
- Spending
- $17,934
- Reserves
- 55.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $6,546, president & ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $7,261 spent. BCDI-NYS Sankofa Enrichment Experiences Development SEED program promotes the development of cultural and academic enrichment programs for children in communities in New York State. Focused on establishing a program in Albany as the first SEED research community partners and planning were conducted in this first year.
- $3,032 spent. BCDI-NYS EIR Educator in Residence program creates educational content and materials focused on literacy and early & elementary education for children and families. Book lists recommendations video workshop and in-person discussions. An estimated 276 children and families were directly served by the program via in-person video and online content.
- $1,829 spent. BCDI-NYS 8EEOs Eight Essential Outcomes program raises awareness and shares tips tools and other information on the issues that impact child development: healthy birth weight nutrition education clean air & water community quality of life and digital safety through community meetings in person and virtual events and online outreach for families children and potential community partners. BCDI NYS held meetings in NYC Rochester and Albany as well as virtually engaging an estimated 153 hundred children and families.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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