2026-03-01T11:50:39-07:00 2026-01-31 990EZ 2025-02-01 920587287 PLEASE DONT DIE BLACK MEN PLEA 3602414479 2700 CAPLES AVE NUM 3278 VANCOUVER WA 98661 Ruby Lewis Chairwoman and President 3602414479 2026-03-01 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.pddbm.org X X 54831 X 31881 22950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54831 0 0 0 0 0 0 56459 56459 -1628 7794 -2258 3908 X 6316 6350 0 0 11471 11302 17787 17652 9993 13744 7794 3908 PDDBM's primary exempt purpose is to provide charitable and educational programs that empower and uplift African American and other underserved youth. The organization delivers free afterschool programs in fashion design, filmmaking, and journalism that build creative, technical, and professional skills. PDDBM also hosts cultural and educational community events that promote historical awareness, leadership development, mentorship, and economic self-sufficiency for children and families in underserved communities. PDDBM provided free afterschool programs in fashion design, filmmaking, and journalism serving over 40 middle and high school students. The Fashion Design Program taught design principles, garment construction concepts, and entrepreneurship skills, culminating in student participation in the Black History Month Fashion Show. The Film Program guided students in writing, directing, and editing short films, providing hands-on media production experience. The Journalism Program produced digital and print issues of PROUD Magazine featuring student-written articles, interviews, photography, and community stories. Programs emphasized mentorship, leadership development, cultural education, and workforce readiness. Programs were supported in part by state reimbursement grants from the Washington Department of Commerce. 0 21872 PDDBM hosted community cultural education events including the Black History Month Fashion Show and Kwanzaa Celebration, engaging over 400 attendees. The Black History Month Fashion Show featured student and community designers, educational exhibits highlighting African American history in fashion, and cultural performances. The Kwanzaa Celebration included drumming, storytelling, performances, and educational programming on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. These events promoted cultural awareness, historical education, intergenerational engagement, and community connection within underserved communities. 0 6249 PDDBM conducted youth mentorship and community outreach initiatives serving more than 100 individuals through educational workshops, leadership development sessions, and community engagement activities. Programs focused on economic empowerment, cultural education, media literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Mentorship initiatives connected youth with professionals and community leaders to promote academic achievement, career exploration, and self-sufficiency. These outreach efforts expanded access to educational resources and strengthened community networks. 0 3125 31246 Ruby Lewis Chairwoman and President 40 0 0 0 Marcella Leonard Treasurer 20 0 0 0 Deborah Steen Secretary 2 0 0 0 Theresa Johnson Resource Research Specialist 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA RUBY LEWIS 2700 CAPLES AVE NUM 3278 VANCOUVER WA 98661 3602414479 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 28360 31881 60241 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28360 31881 60241 60241 60241 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Expenses consist primarily of afterschool program costs, contractor stipends, transportation, supplies, event expenses, software subscriptions, storage, utilities, loan payments, and general administrative operations. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Adjustment to beginning net assets due to correction of prior year filing period. Prior return was filed on a calendar year basis instead of the organization's IRS-approved fiscal year of February 1 through January 31. Line 20 reflects alignment to proper fiscal year reporting. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Other assets consist of accounts receivable and program equipment. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Liabilities consist of accounts payable, loan payable, and credit card balances related to program and administrative operations.