Black Fives Foundation
The black fives foundation works to research, preserve, exhibit, and and promote the pre-1950 history of african americans in basketball to engage, teach, and inspire youth and others …
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Black Fives preserves, teaches, and honors the pre-NBA history of African American basketball teams, players, and contributors who helped shape the game.
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Mission
The black fives foundation works to research, preserve, exhibit, and and promote the pre-1950 history of african americans in basketball to engage, teach, and inspire youth and others while honoring its pioneers and their descendants. We work with the pre-1950 history of african american basketball teams (the "black fives era") in order to: stimulate interest in history and the humanities, promote educational advancement, enrich appreciation of culture and the arts, encourage community-based youth programming, build fitness and health awareness, illuminate sports industry career opportunities, advocate for the recognition of the era's pioneers and their descendants, and, enable these efforts through innovative uses of technology as well as via traditional means.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Black Fives Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlack Fives Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Greenwich, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 461925488. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $120K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Black Fives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461925488. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Black Fives Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Black Fives Foundation is located in Greenwich, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Black Fives Foundation has $120K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Black Fives Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $120K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Black Fives Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Black Fives Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Black Fives preserves, teaches, and honors the pre-NBA history of African American basketball teams, players, and contributors who helped shape the game. Black Fives Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $120K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Black Fives Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Fives Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461925488, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BLACK FIVES FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Black Fives Foundation
- What is Black Fives Foundation?
- Black Fives Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenwich, United States. Black Fives preserves, teaches, and honors the pre-NBA history of African American basketball teams, players, and contributors who helped shape the game.
- When was Black Fives Foundation founded?
- Black Fives Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Black Fives Foundation?
- Claude Johnson serves as President, Exec Dir.
- Where is Black Fives Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Greenwich, CT, United States.
- What is Black Fives Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Black Fives Foundation trustworthy?
- Black Fives Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Black Fives Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461925488.
- What is Black Fives Foundation's website?
- http://www.blackfives.org