BGH FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $2.2M · expenses $2.1M · assets $2.0M
- EIN
- 85-3683902
- Address
- 10908 COURTHOUSE RD STE 102 PMB 286, FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22408-8604
- NTEE code
- U40
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- January 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Tennisha Martin (its 2020 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2020 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The purpose of the organization is to promote awareness to cyber security and STEM in K-12 education.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisha Martin | President | 2021-2024 | $46,250 | $52,750 | 1 |
| Rebekah Skeete | Chief Operating Officer | 2023-2024 | $4,125 | $4,125 | 1 |
| Aleise McGowan | Chief Information Security Officer | 2022-2024 | $2,325 | $2,325 | 1 |
| Alshlon Banks | Chief Technology Officer | 2021-2024 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 |
| Tammy Hinkle | Chief People Officer | 2022-2024 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 |
| Tanisha ODonoghue | Chief Strategy Officer | 2023-2024 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
7 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivonna Smith | Secretary | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jocelyn Platt | Treasurer | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Martin | Vice President | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Travis Mayfield | Board Member | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tanisha L Turner (former) | Vice Chairman/ Chief Security Officer | 2021-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angel Collins (former) | Board Member | 2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Uadiale (former) | Chief Financial Officer | 2021 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · 6 paid, $58K · 0 employees · 9 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisha Martin | President | 40 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $46,250 | 1 |
| Rebekah Skeete | Chief Operating Officer | 0 | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 | 1 |
| Aleise McGowan | Chief Information Security Officer | 0 | $2,325 | $0 | $0 | $2,325 | 1 |
| Alshlon Banks | Chief Technology Officer | 0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | 1 |
| Tammy Hinkle | Chief People Officer | 0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | 1 |
| Tanisha ODonoghue | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | 1 |
| Ivonna Smith | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jocelyn Platt | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Martin | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Travis Mayfield | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisha Martin | President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ivonna Smith | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jocelyn Platt | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alshlon Banks | Chief Technology Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebekah Skeete | Chief Operating Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tanisha ODonoghue | Chief Strategy Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tammy Hinkle | Chief People Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Martin | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $6K · 0 employees · 9 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisha Martin | President | 0 | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 | 1 |
| Ivonna Smith | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jocelyn Platt | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tanisha L Turner | Vice Chairman/ Chief Security Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alshlon Banks | Chief Technology Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tammy Hinkle | Chief People Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aleise McGowan | Chief Information Security Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennisha Martin | President | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ivonna Smith | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jocelyn Platt | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tanisha L Turner | Vice Chairman/ Chief Security Officer | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alshlon Banks | Chief Technology Officer | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Angel Collins | Board Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Uadiale | Chief Financial Officer | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,237,108 | $2,124,412 | $2,008,535 | $312,037 | $2,194,754 | $3,349 | $58,200 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $553,135 | $523,430 | $182,577 | $182,577 | $473,103 | $69,303 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $310,131 | $189,407 | $154,465 | $154,465 | $298,574 | $7,567 | $6,500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $86,299 | $52,332 | $33,887 | $33,887 | $60,488 | $1,623 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
10 grantors reported grants to this organization, $318,439 in all, tax years 2021 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021-2024 | 4 | $153,000 | 2024 | $35,000 | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $75,000 | 2024 | $20,000 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $22,000 | 2022 | $22,000 | show |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $19,835 | 2022 | $19,835 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $17,500 | 2021 | $17,500 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2024 | 2 | $10,579 | 2024 | $5,174 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BGH FOUNDATION” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $515 | 2023 | $225 | show |
| PFIZER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BGH FOUNDATION” | 2023 | 1 | $10 | 2023 | $10 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| AMERICAN AUTOMATIC CONTROL COUNCIL | WA | U40 | $1,542,253 | $1,721,954 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| ACI CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR NONMETALLICS IN BUILDING MATERIALS | MI | U40 | $1,343,553 | $1,010,099 | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $531,111 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| GLOBALPLATFORM INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION | CA | U40 | $2,420,756 | $2,907,579 | EXECUTIVE DI | $274,626 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| CORTICO CORPORATION | MA | U40 | $3,634,804 | $4,831,183 | VP OF ENGINEERING | $191,141 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| STEPHENSON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | LA | U40 | $1,736,246 | $2,800,487 | CEO(UNTIL 01/25), ADVISOR | $286,092 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| TECHNOLOGY MATTERS | CA | U40 | $4,193,112 | $3,856,841 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASELO | $215,450 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS INC | OH | U40 | $2,799,768 | $2,469,104 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $166,448 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| ST LOUIS REGIONAL ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CENTER | MO | U40 | $1,924,781 | $598,924 | DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND COO | $255,385 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| PALISADE RESEARCH INC | DE | U40 | $3,232,257 | $1,508,831 | SR RESEARCHER | $181,976 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION LABS INC | DE | U40 | $2,490,600 | $1,136,191 | Executive Director | $268,941 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| WESTERN NEW YORK TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC | NY | U40 | $2,149,736 | $2,276,820 | PRESIDENT OF CORPORATION | $228,196 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| ASSOCIATION OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS IN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS | DC | U40 | $2,047,264 | $1,859,740 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $282,563 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| WEPAN | DC | U40 | $1,542,750 | $1,985,601 | EXECUTIVE DI | $194,204 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| SYMBOL SYNDICATE | WA | U40 | $1,996,291 | $986,825 | President & CEO | $26,372 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| SPACETEC PARTNERS INC | FL | U40 | $1,439,425 | $963,063 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $108,297 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | FL | U40 | $2,642,681 | $2,462,386 | ED (eff 01/25),GM (thru 12/24) | $159,835 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| UNIVERSAL CHIPLET INTERCONNECT EXPRESS INC | OR | U40 | $1,622,931 | $414,089 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL ENGINEERING USA | NC | U40 | $1,292,945 | $885,451 | Executive Dir. | $175,000 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| WIRELESS RESEARCH CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | U40 | $3,663,865 | $3,644,271 | PRESIDENT | $203,076 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPAINIES OF TENNESSEE INC | TN | U40 | $1,411,914 | $1,425,345 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $267,431 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| OPEN ENVIRONMENTAL DATA INC | DE | U40 | $1,582,088 | $808,751 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $125,000 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| NUCLEAR MATTERS | DC | U40 | $2,309,945 | $2,272,106 | SECRETARY | $839,724 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL | CA | U40 | $4,434,238 | $4,478,297 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $392,904 | Same NTEE code U40, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $2,124,412 spent · pay $231,572 · grants $3,286 · events $21,528
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Funded Programs | $1,742,941 | $1,742,941 | $0 | $0 | 82.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $231,572 | $231,572 | - | - | 10.9% | |
| Travel | $54,822 | $54,822 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,382 | - | $26,382 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Hosted Events | $21,528 | $21,528 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Occupancy | $12,688 | - | $12,688 | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $12,625 | - | $12,625 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $6,810 | - | $6,810 | - | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $6,153 | - | $6,153 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $4,624 | - | $4,249 | $375 | 0.2% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,286 | $3,286 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| All other expenses | $981 | - | $981 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,124,412 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $523,430 spent · pay $102,350 · grants $16,929 · events $8,887
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Funded Programs | $258,491 | $258,491 | $0 | $0 | 49.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $102,350 | $102,350 | - | - | 19.6% | |
| Travel | $74,623 | $74,623 | - | - | 14.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,745 | - | $36,745 | - | 7.0% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $16,929 | $16,929 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: management | $16,802 | - | $10,546 | $6,256 | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Hosted Events | $8,887 | $8,887 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Fees: legal | $6,400 | - | $6,400 | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $1,686 | - | $1,686 | - | 0.3% | |
| Occupancy | $517 | - | $517 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $523,430 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $189,407 spent · pay $17,579 · grants $6,275 · events $23,634
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | $58,480 | $58,480 | - | - | 30.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Funded Programs | $25,566 | $25,566 | $0 | $0 | 13.5% |
| Other (as described) Event | Hosted Events | $23,634 | $23,634 | $0 | $0 | 12.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,725 | - | $20,725 | - | 10.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,579 | $17,579 | - | - | 9.3% | |
| Fees: management | $12,518 | - | $12,518 | - | 6.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,600 | - | $8,600 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Funded Supplies | $8,215 | $8,215 | $0 | $0 | 4.3% |
| Grants to US individuals | $6,150 | $6,150 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,118 | - | $3,118 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $2,113 | $504 | $1,609 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,333 | - | $1,333 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Taxes | $1,251 | $0 | $1,251 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $125 | $125 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $189,407 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $52,332 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $46,164 | 88.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,788 | 7.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,380 | 2.6% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $1,000 | 1.9% | |
| Total | $52,332 | 100% |
Trademarks
4 US trademarks, 2 live.
- BGH Foundation 4 marks, VA EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK MEN HACK | 99132164 | 2025-04-11 | Abandoned | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-04-08 |
| SQUAD CON MY SQUAD HACKS POWERED BY GIRLS HACK VILLAGE SPONSORED BY BLACKGIRLSHACK | 99108636 | 2025-03-28 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-04-15 |
| ETHICAL HACKING... EXPLAINED | 90713865 | 2021-05-16 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| BLACK GIRLS HACK | 90665575 | 2021-04-22 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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