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Brown and Black Forums of America

The Brown and Black Forums of America stimulate minority involvement in the political process.

Social Services Des Moines, IA EIN: 814720983 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Brown and Black Forums of America

The nation's oldest minority-focused presidential forum

Founded
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The Brown and Black Forums of America stimulate minority involvement in the political process.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 41.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.7% of total expenses ($9,615 of $33,556).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2021)
$0.15
Program$0.15
100% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Brown and Black Forums of America 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 - more than 93% 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Brown and Black Forums of America draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical social services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Brown and Black Forums of America is a registered social services nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, 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 814720983. 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 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

Brown and Black Forums of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814720983. 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.

Brown and Black Forums of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Brown and Black Forums of America is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 321 E Walnut St Ste 300, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Brown and Black Forums of America has $23K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brown and Black Forums of America is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $23K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for Brown and Black Forums of America. 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, Brown and Black Forums of America 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 76%). 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.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $23K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Brown and Black Forums of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brown and Black Forums of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814720983, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2021 filing

WA
Wayne F•••
CEO

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brown and Black Forums of America

What is Brown and Black Forums of America?
Brown and Black Forums of America is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. The nation's oldest minority-focused presidential forum
When was Brown and Black Forums of America founded?
Brown and Black Forums of America was founded in 2019.
Who leads Brown and Black Forums of America?
Wayne Ford serves as CEO.
Where is Brown and Black Forums of America located?
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
What is Brown and Black Forums of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brown and Black Forums of America trustworthy?
Brown and Black Forums of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Brown and Black Forums of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814720983.
What is Brown and Black Forums of America's website?
https://www.brownandblackforum.org