Civic Intelligence

Black Developers Forum Inc

EIN 87-1841126 • 501(c)3 • Richmond, CA

Profile

Support Services, advocacy and training for Black Engineers and Developers.

1535 A Fred Jackson WayRichmond, CA 94801

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

20th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$351,676

Down $34,212 (-8.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$7,195

Up $1,582 (+28%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$344,481

Down $35,794 (-9.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$130,415

Down $211,956 (-62%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$166,209

Down $91,452 (-35%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$35,794

Down $120,504 (-142%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $237,500Liabilities 2021: $29,345Net Assets 2021: $208,1552021Assets 2022: $301,701Liabilities 2022: $6,136Net Assets 2022: $295,5652022Assets 2023: $385,888Liabilities 2023: $5,613Net Assets 2023: $380,2752023Assets 2024: $351,676Liabilities 2024: $7,195Net Assets 2024: $344,4812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$351,676
Liabilities$7,195
Net Assets$344,481
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $237,500Expenses 2021: $29,345Net Income 2021: $208,1552021Revenue 2022: $273,450Expenses 2022: $186,040Net Income 2022: $87,4102022Revenue 2023: $342,371Expenses 2023: $257,661Net Income 2023: $84,7102023Revenue 2024: $130,415Expenses 2024: $166,209Net Income 2024: -$35,7942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$130,415
Expenses$166,209
Net Income-$35,794
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$351,676
Liabilities
$7,195
Net assets
$344,481
Revenue
$130,415
Expenses
$166,209
Net income
-$35,794
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.52$0.07$3.44$1.30$1.66$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.86$0.06$3.80$3.42$2.58$0.85
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.06$2.96$2.73$1.86$0.87
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.29$2.08$2.38$0.29$2.08
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$130,415
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support Services, advocacy and training for Black Engineers and Developers.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Support Services, advocacy and training for Black Engineers and Developers.-$146,546
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cherene SandidgePresident-$0--
Donald GilmoreVice President-$0--
Regina DavisSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Developers Forum Inc
EIN
87-1841126
Phone
5104129290
Address
1535 A Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA 94801

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Fowlkes
Title
CFO
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Meseret Y Zeleke CPA
Address
521 EL CERRITO PLAZA STE 521, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
Preparer
Meseret Y Zeleke
Phone
5105271910
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $589”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $897”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $5957”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $2545”

Other Expenses.1

“Supplies (Prog & Workshop) $12852”

Other Expenses.2

“Dues, Membership & Licensing $3923”

Other Expenses.3

“Community Support $3500”

Other Expenses.4

“Internet $406”

Other Expenses.5

“Miscellaneous $254”

Other Expenses.7

“Misc Taxes $100”

Other Expenses.8

“Bank Fees $42”

Other Assets.1002

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $1132 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1132”

Other Assets.1

“Due from CHDC - Beginning $0 Due from CHDC - Ending $210789”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $5613 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $6477”

Total Liabilities.1

“Due to CHDC - Beginning $0 Due to CHDC - Ending $718”

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