Black Retail Action Group Inc
To increase the participation of minorities in the retail business
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Visit www.bragusa.orgAbout Black Retail Action Group Inc
BRAG is a non-profit organization that works to achieve diversity in retail-related industries by preparing students, professionals, and entrepreneurs of color for executive leadership and impactful careers. BRAG serves all people of color and spans industries from fashion to retail and related industries, including e-commerce, marketing, supply chain, and consulting.
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Mission
To increase the participation of minorities in the retail business
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· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Black Retail Action Group Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Black Retail Action Group Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlack Retail Action Group Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 133350163. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $208K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Black Retail Action Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133350163. 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 Retail Action Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Black Retail Action Group Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Black Retail Action Group Inc has $208K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Black Retail Action Group Inc is classified as a Community Development 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 $208K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Black Retail Action Group Inc. 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 Retail Action Group Inc 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). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
BRAG is a non-profit organization that works to achieve diversity in retail-related industries by preparing students, professionals, and entrepreneurs of color for executive leadership and impactful careers. BRAG serves all people of color and spans industries from fashion to retail and related industries, including e-commerce, marketing, supply chain, and consulting. Black Retail Action Group Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $208K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Black Retail Action Group Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Retail Action Group Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133350163, 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
10 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 RETAIL ACTION GROUP INC 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 (1)
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1 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Black Retail Action Group Inc
- What is Black Retail Action Group Inc?
- Black Retail Action Group Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. BRAG is a non-profit organization that works to achieve diversity in retail-related industries by preparing students, professionals, and entrepreneurs of color for executive leadership and impactful careers. BRAG serves all people of color and spans industries from fashion to retail and related industries, including e-commerce, marketing, supply chain, and consulting.
- When was Black Retail Action Group Inc founded?
- Black Retail Action Group Inc was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Black Retail Action Group Inc?
- Leslie Smith serves as VP Finance.
- Where is Black Retail Action Group Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Black Retail Action Group Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Black Retail Action Group Inc trustworthy?
- Black Retail Action Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Retail Action Group Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133350163.
- What is Black Retail Action Group Inc's website?
- http://www.bragusa.org