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Max4kids Foundation Inc

EIN 20-0447519 · Montgomery, AL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong94 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To insure that MAX4Kids has a major impact upon the lives of young people in the counties in which MAX Credit Union does business; To benefit children's charities in the counties in which MAX CU does business; To provide scholarships for graduating seniors in the counties in which MAX CU does business; To assist in funding programs that aid children and youth in the counties in which MAX CU does business; To hold fundraisers that will enable MAX4Kids Foundation, Inc. to accumulate the revenues necessary to fund the foundation; To enter into, make, and perform contracts of every kind for any lawful person, firm, corporation, association or governmental body; and To conduct and carry on the business of the foundation and to carry out any act in the best interest and furtherance of the Foundation as long as it does not interfere or conflict with the Code of Alabama or the By-laws if the foundation.

Income
$101,538
Spending
$99,245
Reserves
20.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% 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 (1)
  1. MAX4Kids was able to provide 11 high school seniors with a five-thousand dollar scholarship each to assist with college tuition as they continue their educational journey. MAX4Kids was also able to donate funds to 10 children's charities in our communities to assist these organizations in meeting the needs of children. These organizations include children from our local communities; Kid One transport which takes children and expectant mothers without transportation to healthcare appointments; Valiant Cross Academy which inspires its students to make a difference in the lives of others through community service and challenges its students to become community leaders in a loving, stable learning environment.

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

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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