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Atlanta Cares Mentoring Movement Inc

EIN 27-0354245 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Atlanta CARES Mentoring Movement provides mentoring and tutoring services to approximately 600 students and 200 parents through our community mentoring programs and our school-based mentoring programs at 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. Additionally, 325 students participated in our virtual STEM summer academy.

Income
$65,108
Spending
$57,910
Spent on programs
31%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$10,100, member

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    31% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (4)
  1. $15,362 spent. The Tenth Annual STEMfest Youth Conference, supported by United Way of Greater Atlanta, provided opportunities for 300 middle and high school students to participate in hands on STEM and STEAM workshops facilitated by STEM professionals from our partner organizations. The students became familarized with a plethora of STEM careers that they could pursue. Their interactions with the STEM/STEAM professionals provided insight about their educational requirements and average salaries. These conversations inspired many of the students to consider pursuing STEM careers. Workshops for parents of student attendees included All About AI, Preparing Your Child for College, and Money Management.
  2. $2,163 spent. The STEM Enrich Summer Academy is supported by Georgia Pacific to provide a four week summer learning experience for 45 middle and high school students. They participate in hands on STEM/STEAM workshops including graphic design, drone aviation, artificial intelligence, music and coding, and engineering micro bits. Weekly field trips to STEM/STEAM museums took place to familiarize the students with the history of technology artifacts. Their field trips to STEM corporations allowed them to shadow professionals and learn about their day to day work responsibilities.
  3. $534 spent. The Career Readiness grant funded by United Way supported over 75 high school students in gaining tips on writing college essays, completing college applications, and applying for financial aid. The sessions provided insights on researching their careers of interest, the education requirements, and the average salaries. A final component of the career readiness sessions entailed mock interviews and a review of interpersonal skills that most employers are seeking in their candidates.
  4. Program Service Expenses 109, Grants and allocations 10,800, Revenue 0 Miscellaneous contributions

Source: Form 990 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 January 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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