Nonprofit · EIN 88-2291038
BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $186,770 | $163,532 | $23,238 | $76,240 | – | $76,240 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $157,025 | $122,510 | $34,515 | $53,002 | – | $53,002 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $149,443 | $154,249 | -$4,806 | $18,487 | – | $18,487 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $154,347
- Program service revenue
- $32,423
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $50,582
- Occupancy
- $615
- Printing, publications and postage
- $282
- Other expenses
- $112,053
- Program services (functional)
- $163,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $76,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,240
- Cash, savings and investments
- $76,240
- Gross receipts
- $186,770
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Ladd | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Ladd | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Ladd | Founder, Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| NA | N/A | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2900 WELTON STREET, DENVER, CO 80205-3007
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 16748 E Smoky Hill Road No 181, Centennial CO 80015
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Carla Ladd, 18058 E Ida Drive, Centennial CO 80015
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Carla D Ladd, Executive Director
- Phone
- (720) 686-1689
Mission
B.E.S.T.'s primary purpose is to strengthen the economic power of Colorado's Black community by connecting people, resources, and opportunities. It supports Black-led nonprofits, Black-owned businesses, professionals, and youth through collaboration, partnerships, and access to tools that drive growth and innovation. By serving as a central hub that unites efforts across sectors, B.E.S.T. helps build sustainable pathways to prosperity, resilience, and long-term community impact.
Program accomplishments
- BEST conducted the 2025 Success Summit to provide educational programming for Black entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, professionals, and community members. Approximately 500 individuals participated in workshops and panel discussions covering business development, access to capital, marketing, procurement readiness, leadership development, financial literacy, and wealth building. Sessions were facilitated by representatives from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Participants received information and tools intended to support business growth, employment advancement, and financial stability.Expenses $158,532 · grants $37,754
- B.E.S.T. hosted an Expo in conjunction with the Success Summit to provide access to business and community resources. Approximately 1000 attendees engaged with vendors, financial institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Services included information on funding opportunities, business support services, health resources, and community programs. The Expo provided a centralized setting for participants to obtain resources, establish contacts, and identify opportunities that support economic mobility and community development.
- Empowering Youth Economics Track BEST implemented the Empowering Youth Economics Track as part of the 2025 Success Summit The program provided youth with instruction and exposure to financial literacy entrepreneurship and career pathways A new cohort of 20 youth participants was enrolled into the ongoing Empowering Youth Economics program Youth engaged with educational content and interacted with business and community leaders The program supported early financial education and workforce readiness for participating youthExpenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2291038
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $76,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $186,770
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $186,770 | $163,532 | $76,240 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $157,025 | $122,510 | $53,002 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $149,443 | $154,249 | $18,487 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Carla Ladd | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2291038).
Questions about BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST
- What is the EIN of BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST is 88-2291038.
- Is BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST 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 BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST 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 BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Carla Ladd.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BIPOC ECONOMIC SUCCESS TRUST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $186,770, expenses of $163,532 and total assets of $76,240 at year end.
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