Black Wellness & Prosperity Center
BLACK Wellness and Prosperity Center (BWPC) exists to serve the Black community in Californias Central Valley focusing on Black birthing persons with sustained efforts to improve Black maternal …
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In 2020, BWPC paused efforts specific to maternal child health and expanded our lens to incorporate community and public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. BWPC leveraged its internal public health expertise to rapidly develop the African American Coalition (AAC). 50 community members were recruited and trained as Community Health Workers to provide COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, education and vaccination. Simultaneously, BWPC led efforts to develop COVID-19 health information specific to pregnant and lactating women and newborns. The education filled a critical resource gap for providers and hospitals operating at capacity deficits and needed the most current patient education in ready format. BWPC patient education for pregnant and lactating women and newborns was adopted for use by providers and …
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Mission
BLACK Wellness and Prosperity Center (BWPC) exists to serve the Black community in Californias Central Valley focusing on Black birthing persons with sustained efforts to improve Black maternal and infant health outcomes, effectively unite and elevate Black voices, and build sustainable infrastructure to strengthen the capacity of the Black community. We have built multi-stakeholder alliances with local agencies, health plans, and universities to lead research and policy solutions that improve maternal and infant health outcomes for Black families in the underserved region of Californias Central Valley and elsewhere.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Black Wellness & Prosperity Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlack Wellness & Prosperity Center is a registered community development nonprofit based in Fresno, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843848144. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Black Wellness & Prosperity Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843848144. 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 Wellness & Prosperity Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Black Wellness & Prosperity Center is located in Fresno, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Black Wellness & Prosperity Center has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Black Wellness & Prosperity Center 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Black Wellness & Prosperity Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Black Wellness & Prosperity Center 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
In 2020, BWPC paused efforts specific to maternal child health and expanded our lens to incorporate community and public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. BWPC leveraged its internal public health expertise to rapidly develop the African American Coalition (AAC). 50 community members were recruited and trained as Community Health Workers to provide COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, education and vaccination. Simultaneously, BWPC led efforts to develop COVID-19 health information specific to pregnant and lactating women and newborns. The education filled a critical resource gap for providers and hospitals operating at capacity deficits and needed the most current patient education in ready format. BWPC patient education for pregnant and lactating... Black Wellness & Prosperity Center is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Black Wellness & Prosperity Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Wellness & Prosperity Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843848144, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BLACK WELLNESS & PROSPERITY CENTER 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 (5)
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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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- 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 · 43 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Black Wellness & Prosperity Center
- What is Black Wellness & Prosperity Center?
- Black Wellness & Prosperity Center is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fresno, United States. In 2020, BWPC paused efforts specific to maternal child health and expanded our lens to incorporate community and public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. BWPC leveraged its internal public health expertise to rapidly develop the African American Coalition (AAC). 50 community members were recruited and trained as Community Health Workers to provide COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, education and vaccination. Simultaneously, BWPC led efforts to develop COVID-19 health information specific to pregnant and lactating women and newborns. The education filled a critical resource gap for providers and hospitals operating at capacity deficits and needed the most current patient education in ready format. BWPC patient education for pregnant and lactating women and newborns was adopted for use by providers and hospitals throughout Fresno County and beyond.
- When was Black Wellness & Prosperity Center founded?
- Black Wellness & Prosperity Center was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Black Wellness & Prosperity Center?
- Shantay R Davies-Balch serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Black Wellness & Prosperity Center located?
- Headquartered in Fresno, CA, United States.
- What is Black Wellness & Prosperity Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Black Wellness & Prosperity Center trustworthy?
- Black Wellness & Prosperity Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Wellness & Prosperity Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 843848144.
- What is Black Wellness & Prosperity Center's website?
- http://www.blackwpc.org