Blck Vc
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BLCK VC’s mission is to connect, engage, empower, and advance Black venture investors.
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Mission
To connect, engage, empower and advance Black venture investors.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Blck Vc has 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 - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlck Vc is a registered social services nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 844735516. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Blck Vc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844735516. 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.
Blck Vc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Blck Vc is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Blck Vc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Blck Vc is classified as a Social Services 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 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Blck Vc. 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, Blck Vc 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 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
BLCK VC’s mission is to connect, engage, empower, and advance Black venture investors. Blck Vc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Blck Vc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blck Vc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844735516, 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
3 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.
BLCK VC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
EXCLUSIVE: BLCK VC Announces Two-Time Founder, Investor Robert Gordon IV As Its New CEO - AfroTech
37 Black investors changing the VC industry with firms dedicated to funding diverse startup founders - Business Insider
BLCK VC Scout Network: Partnering to Support the Next Generation of Black Investors - Lightspeed Venture Partners
BLCK VC Launches Scout Program With Lightspeed, Sequoia To Support More Black Investors - Forbes
Q&A: BLCK VC co-founder Sydney Sykes MBA ’22 on venture capital’s representation problem - The Stanford Daily
BLCK VC - Forbes
At Blck VC, Under 30 Investors Frederik Groce And Sydney Sykes Are Driving Venture Capital Forward - Forbes
BLCK VC launches educational initiative to bring more Black entrepreneurs into investing ecosystem - TechCrunch
BLCK VC's Sykes: Venture Firms Should Talk About and Measure Diversity - Business Insider
We Need More Black VC’s Says Frederick Groce of Storm Ventures - peopleofcolorintech.com
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 36 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Blck Vc
- What is Blck Vc?
- Blck Vc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. BLCK VC’s mission is to connect, engage, empower, and advance Black venture investors.
- When was Blck Vc founded?
- Blck Vc was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Blck Vc?
- Robert Gordon IV serves as CEO.
- Where is Blck Vc located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Blck Vc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Blck Vc trustworthy?
- Blck Vc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Blck Vc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 844735516.
- What is Blck Vc's website?
- http://blckvc.org