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Auc Consortium Inc

EIN 20-0950177 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
27
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$380,436, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (11)
  1. $2.5 million spent. DATA SCIENCE - VISION - TO BE THE LEADING INSTITUTE THAT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE CONVERGENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ADVANCE DATA SCIENCE ON TOPICS THAT IMPACT BLACK AMERICA AND TO DEVELOP PRACTICES THAT DIVERSIFY THE DATA SCIENCE WORKFORCE. MISSION - WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING DATA SCIENCE BY SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN PREPARATION TO ENGAGE WITH EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIONS IN RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICES, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $864,628 spent. THE MISSION OF THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER (AUC) CONSORTIUM DUAL DEGREE ENGINEERING PROGRAM (DDEP) IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MINORITY ENGINEERS WHO ARE GLOBALLY AWARE, SOCIALLY ENGAGED, AND WELL EQUIPPED FOR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICAL CAREERS. IN COLLABORATION WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF CORPORATIONS, ENGINEERING SCHOOLS, AND OTHER PARTNERS, THE CONSORTIUM-WIDE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES THAT COMPLEMENT THOSE PROVIDED BY ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS: CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE AND SPELMAN COLLEGE.
  3. $496,251 spent. THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER CONSORTIUM CAREER SERVICES OPERATES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER SERVICES (OACS). THE AUCC CAREER SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE STUDENT BODY OF THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS (CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, AND SPELMAN COLLEGE) WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO FACILITATE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SUCH AS INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPERATIVE, RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO PERMANENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. THE AUCC CAREER SERVICES COORDINATES ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CAREER PLANNING EVENTS FOR THOSE OUTSIDE ENTITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RECRUITING FROM MORE THAN ONE OF OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
  4. $455,201 spent. CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
  5. $93,878 spent. AUCSO is a central space for young classical musicians to learn, rehearse and perform classical music. With 30+ other instrumentalists, students learn what it means to play in a large ensemble, applying the music theory and ear training understanding that harmony is a product of maturing skill, consistent planning and collegial bonds.
  6. $93,464 spent. CIVIC
  7. ADMIN
  8. (Expenses $ 455,201 including grants of $ 79,361)(Revenue $ 0) CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
  9. (Expenses $ 93,878 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 73,500) AUCSO is a central space for young classical musicians to learn, rehearse and perform classical music. With 30+ other instrumentalists, students learn what it means to play in a large ensemble, applying the music theory and ear training understanding that harmony is a product of maturing skill, consistent planning and collegial bonds.
  10. (Expenses $ 93,464 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 193,652) CIVIC
  11. (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 1,806,596) ADMIN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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