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Miami Central Rockets Alumniassociation Inc

EIN 20-8733545 · Miami Shores, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the MCRAA of Miami-Dade County, Miami, FL is to serve as a support group for Miami Central Senior High School within the guidelines of the Miami-Dade Public Schools. This purpose may be achieved through the promotion of four core initiatives: (1) The gift of time and talent of the MCRAA members to the school for various programs benefiting the students. (2) The MCRAA will provide for financial assistance for the Scholarship and Laptop Initiative for graduates meeting the criteria. (3) The contribution of opinions and ideas to the school's administration based on the schools strategic plans. (4) The creation of activities for camaraderie amongst the alumni body with the goal of involving the alumni in long-term loyalty and dedication to the Miami Central Senior High School and its programs.

Income
$64,518
Spending
$85,819
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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. $85,818 spent. In 2024, MCRAA had 224 paid members, yet, through our program we assisted hundreds more. Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, we were able to provide 41 laptops and 24 college scholarships to MCHS students and gifted over $10,000 to the school to support its programs and events and to local community nonprofits. We also held events aimed at building our membership and supporting MCHS events. Our signature event, The Alumni Experience, which is a picnic held at the Arcola Lake Park, which is near MCHS, was attended by hundreds fellow Miami Central Alumni from classes from the 1960s all the way to the 2000s. Approximately 30% of the attendees, were from out of town, bringing valuable tourism dollars into Miami-Dade County. Other events included the Commissioner's Cup, the annual football game and tailgate party that celebrates the decades old friendly football rivalry between MCHS and Miami Northwestern Senior High School. In addition to these, we held a Breast Cancer Walk...

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.

    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 2024.

    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 June 2022.

    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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