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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3496606

BLACK DEAF PROJECT

Tax-exempt · FONTANA, CA 92337

Financials

$67K$14K2023$136K$57K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK DEAF PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$135,560$56,983$78,577$134,416$0$134,416
June 30, 2024990-EZ$67,019$13,837$53,182$55,931$64$55,867
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$106,283
Program service revenue
$28,755
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$521

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$14,622
Printing, publications and postage
$614
Other expenses
$41,747
Program services (functional)
$35,955

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$55,903
Total assets, end of year
$134,416
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$134,416
Cash, savings and investments
$133,089
Gross receipts
$135,560

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton PhDExecutive Director5$0
Jimel BrightlyBoard Chair1$0
Moni' BrownCorporate Secretary1$0
Ashlee McHenryBoard Member1$0
Alice RachBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lissa Ramirez-StapletonCEO5$0
Ashlee MchenryBoard Member5$0
Michael AgyinBoard Member5$0
Ashlea HayesBoard Member5$0
Jaleesa HerringtonBoard Member5$0
Shana GibbsBoard Member5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15549 AGATE DR, FONTANA, CA 92337-0995
In care of
% LISSA RAMIREZ-STAPLETON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
15549 Agate Drive, Fontana CA 92337
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton, 15549 Agate Drive, Fontana CA 92337
Signed the 990-EZ
Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton, Executive Director
Phone
(937) 689-5127
Return prepared by
Build Advisory

Mission

We are committed to working within and alongside Black Deaf and hearing communities to address audism in our community, create culturally inclusive education, and seek opportunities for Black joy and thriving. Join us on this journey to a more equitable and accessible world.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Deaf, Brilliant, and College-Bound: A college and career exploration program that empowers Deaf youth of color through campus exposure, mentorship, and pathways to higher education or trades. Black Success Symposium: A weekend event that supports Black Deaf and hearing participants in exploring and thriving in Deaf-related careers and professional fields. Melanin in Every Page: A book initiative that uplifts Black Deaf voices by creating and promoting children's literature where Deaf children can see themselves represented.
    Expenses $35,955

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3496606
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$134,416
Income (IRS master file)
$135,560

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025–––IRS
990-EZJune 2024$67,019$13,837$55,931IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about BLACK DEAF PROJECT

What is the EIN of BLACK DEAF PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK DEAF PROJECT is 92-3496606.
Is BLACK DEAF PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BLACK DEAF PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK DEAF PROJECT 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 DEAF PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACK DEAF PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACK DEAF PROJECT?
The 990-N for 2022 names Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK DEAF PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK DEAF PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,560, expenses of $56,983 and total assets of $134,416 at year end.

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