Nonprofit · EIN 47-1826506
BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT
Also known as B E A M
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PORTLAND, OR 97211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $849,383 | $696,404 | $152,979 | $245,823 | $28,373 | $217,450 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $195,661 | $557,358 | -$361,697 | $219,339 | $68,036 | $151,303 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $849,383
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,086
- Other salaries and wages
- $187,808
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $297,554
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,800
- Occupancy
- $46,832
- Travel
- $2,851
- Depreciation
- $1,168
- Program services (functional)
- $515,626
- Management and general (functional)
- $178,694
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,084
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $219,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,373
- Net assets, end of year
- $217,450
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,440
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,450
- Gross receipts
- $849,383
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gale N Causey | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,079 |
| Mariotta Gary-Smith | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Aisha Hollands | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shelia Searight | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Dempsey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wilhelmina Proby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gale N Causey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,086 |
| Sheila Randall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Vernetta Dorsey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4106 NE CLEVELAND AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97211-2702
- In care of
- % NONI CAUSEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 3519 NE 15th Ave, Portland OR 97212
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Gale Causey, 3519 NE 15th Ave Unit 392, Portland, OR 97212
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Noni Causey, 4106 NE Cleveland Ave, Portland OR 97211
- Signed the 990
- Gale Causey, President
- Phone
- (971) 227-8987
- Website
- beamvillage.org
- Return prepared by
- Tricia Delles CPA LLC
Mission
The Black Educational Achievement Movement (BEAM) operates as a 'Sankofa Village' model, where a collective of Black educational service providers and Black professionals in both the public and private sectors are committed to reaching back to help our youth.
Program accomplishments
- The BSSS equips Black students with resources to overcome retention barriers, guided by Black professionals who understand their experiences. BSTRONG fosters Black pride and unity through engaging workshops, activities, and cultural experiences. N2N builds a sustainable, culturally responsive support network for Black youth from North to East Portland, ensuring access to education, healing, safety, and advancement. The BEAM Black Student Union Alliance (BSUA) creates inclusive spaces that empower Black students through cultural awareness, academic support, and community engagement, promoting equity and celebrating Black excellence. The Black Baccalaureate honors Black graduates from high schools, trade programs, and post-secondary institutions across Portland and SW Washington, celebrating achievement and cultural pride.Expenses $515,626
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1826506
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $849,383
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- February 11, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $849,383 | $696,404 | $245,823 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $195,661 | $557,358 | $219,339 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Noni Causey | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1826506).
Questions about BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT
- What is the EIN of BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT is 47-1826506.
- Is BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gale Causey.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,079 (Gale N Causey, President/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $849,383, expenses of $696,404 and total assets of $245,823 at year end.
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