Mattie C Stewart Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
PRODUCE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO USE TO HELP ADDRESS THE DROPOUT RATE IN SCHOOLS.
- Income
- $1,836
- Spending
- $19,535
- Reserves
- -280.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (3)
- $14,231 spent. THE CHOICE BUS, LAUNCHED IN LATE 2008, HAS CONTINUED TO FORGE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHEAST, MID-WESTERN, AND EASTERN STATES OF THE COUNTRY. THE DEMAND FOR THE CHOICE HAS INCREASED FROM SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE FOUR CHOICE BUSES. THIS EXPERIENCED BASED LEARNING TOOL TRAVELS TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE A HANDS ON EXPERIENCE OF THE BENEFITS OF AN EDUCATION, BUT ALSO THE LIKELY CONSEQUENCES OF CHOOSING TO DROP OUT. THE CHOICE BUS HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MORE THAN 2 MILLION STUDENTS IN 26 STATES. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED DONATED OFFICE SPACE IN 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,618.
- $68 spent. THE MATTIE C. STEWART FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN 2023 IN ITS MISSION TO REDUCE THE DROPOUT RATE AND INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE IN AMERICA. THE INSIDEOUT TOOLKIT THAT INCLUDES A SELF-PRODUCED DOCUMENTARY PORTRAYING THE STARK CONSEQUENCES OF NOT STAYING IN SCHOOL ALONG WITH A COMPANION TEACHER GUIDE CONTINUED TO GAIN TRACTION ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. CURRENTLY IT IS BEING USED IN CLASSROOMS, CHURCHES, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN 49 STATES AND PARTS OF CANADA. THE MATTIE C. STEWART FOUNDATION ESTIMATES THE INSIDEOUT DOCUMENTARY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MORE THAN 15 MILLION PEOPLE SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN LATE 2007; AND THE RESPONSE FROM EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS CONTINUES TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE. ALTHOUGH INSIDEOUT IMPACT WAS SUCCESSFUL, IT STILL HAS ONLY REACHED A FRACTION OF ITS TARGET AUDIENCE AND THEREFORE REMAINS A RELATIVELY YOUNG TOOL IN THE MATTIE C. STEWART FOUNDATION TOOLBOX.
- $88 spent. LEARN2EARN IS A FINANCIAL LITERACY BOOKLET THAT WAS CREATED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12 ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY, SAVINGS AND STAYING IN SCHOOL. LEARN2EARN CONTAINS LESSON PLANS DESIGNED TO PRESENT FINANCIAL EDUCATION MATERIAL IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND WAY. THE MORE STUDENTS HEAR AND READ FACTS ABOUT PERSONAL FINANCE AND THE ADVANTAGE GAINED BY ATTENDING COLLEGE AND PREPARING FOR A CAREER, THE MORE THEY WILL BE PREPARED TO FACE THE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. LEARN2EARN IS ADAPTABLE AND CAN BE USED IN A CLASSROOM, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND CLUB OR CAMP SETTING. IT IS INTENDED TO BE A DISCUSSION STIMULATOR FOR TEACHERS, MENTORS, AND FAMILIES TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR EXISTING SCHEDULES. ITS QUESTION/ANSWER FORMAT REQUIRES MINIMAL PLANNING OR PREPARATION ON THEIR PART.
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 January 2008.
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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