Cornell Black Alumni Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charitable and educational The purpose of the association shall be to promote and foster charitable and educational activities that promote the interests of Cornell University maintain diversity in the Cornell student body encourage the participation of alumni in the life and development of Cornell University or such other charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code as amended
- Income
- $97,465
- Spending
- $71,743
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $33,737 spent. Alumni Members engagement through regional programming including professional development seminars workshops and networking events that served over 300 alumni in New York Washington DC California Texas Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Georgia and North Carolina Provide service and support to local businesses and communities in each region
- $10,555 spent. Student Support mentoring programs and networking though our Cornell Homecoming panel discussions mixers and professional networking provide professional guidance by industry during these events to current student members Over 300 students and alumni and guests participated in Cornell homecoming and reunion weekends
- Support local food pantries through grocery packing and food distribution in New York City and Los Angeles Provided over 20 volunteers and served over 10 hours in each regions
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on March 15, 2025.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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