Legal Status
Foundation Status & IRS Recognition
Black Diamond Project Corp is an IRS-recognized private foundation organized for charitable and research purposes.
IRS Recognition
Publication 78 Status
Black Diamond Project Corp is listed in IRS Publication 78 Data as an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.
Tax-Exempt Classification
501(c)(3) status — Private Foundation
Charitable Purpose
Organization dedicated to advancing public-benefit technology in secure AI, post-quantum cybersecurity, privacy-first systems, and public-safety resilience.
Verify Status
You can verify our status in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at irs.gov.
Legal Structure
Incorporation
Black Diamond Project Corp is a California nonprofit corporation registered with the California Secretary of State.
Foundation Type
Private Foundation — Subject to private foundation regulations and annual Form 990-PF reporting requirements.
Governance
The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors with fiduciary responsibility for the organization's assets and strategic direction.
Compliance & Reporting
IRS Form 990-PF
As a private foundation, we file annual Form 990-PF (Return of Private Foundation) with the IRS, which is publicly available.
California Reporting
We maintain compliance with California nonprofit corporation requirements and regulatory filings with the California Attorney General.
Financial Transparency
Our Form 990-PF contains detailed financial information, grants made, and activities conducted by the foundation and is available to the public.
Governance & Compliance Documentation
See our Governance & Compliance page for additional information about our organizational structure and compliance commitments.
Questions About Foundation Status?
If you have questions about our legal status, tax-deductibility of donations, or other compliance matters, please reach out.