James Black Memorial Classic
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE JAMES BLACK FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF JAMES BLACK BY EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF GOLF, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE STRIVE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE FOSTERING EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, WE AIM TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, ACHIEVE GREATNESS, AND CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $3,260
- Spending
- $1,800
- Reserves
- 9.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (1)
- ORGANIZEED AND HOSTED AN ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMEMBERS, SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS, FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT WHILE GENERATING PROCEEDS USED TO FUND THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF CHARITABLE PROGRAMS LIKE, YOUTH EDUCATION THROUGH GOLF CLINICS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES. THE GOLF CLINIC FUNDRAISER AIMED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING GROWTH OF FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED 6-18, EMPHASIZING LEGACY AND WEALTH BUILDING THT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR EXPANDING COMMUNITIES. THIS EVENT HAD 15 COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS TO SETUP BOOTHS AND PRESENT TO THE ATTENDEES, WHICH WAS OVER 100 YOUNG FUTURE GOLFERS. WE FURTHER HAD MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION FROM MECKLENBURH PARK AND RECREATION.
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 March 2025.
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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