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Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc

EIN 36-3450898 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CHAMPION THE LIFE-LONG RELATIONSHIP OF LANE TECH GRADUATES TO THEIR ALMA MATER, TO ONE ANOTHER, AND TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF LANE TECH. THE LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILL SET THE GOLD STANDARD FOR A DYNAMIC, INTERGENERATIONAL ALUMNI ORGANIZATION AFFILATED WITH AN URBAN, PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, THE LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PROVIDESEXCEPTIONAL MEMBER SERVICES AND IMPACTFUL PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS THAT CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, CELEBRATE THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND SUPPORT LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

Income
$452,743
Spending
$421,012
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
3
Volunteers
131

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $196,585 spent. FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS, THE LTAA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS REMAINED THE HALLMARK PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE FOR THE LTAA WITH A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF MORE THAN 3.4 MILLION DOLLARS ADMINISTERED OVER THE LIFESPAN OF THE PROGRAM. IN FY25, THIRTY-NINE GRADUATING SENIORS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS RANGING FROM $1,000 TO $10,000, SETTING THEM ON A PATH FOR SUCCESS FOR AT LEAST THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR, AND IN SOME CASES, FOR FOUR YEARS. 36% OF THE STUDENTS AT LANE TECH ARE FROM LOW OR MODERATELY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. MANY ARE FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, SINGLE PARENT HOMES, FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE-BOUND, AND ALL HAVE SOME LEVEL OF FINANCIAL NEED, STILL COMPOUNDED BY COVID-RELATED ECONOMIC STRESSORS. LTAA SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE "LAST MILE" FINANCING SO THAT THE HIGH-POTENTIAL STUDENTS OF LANE CAN ATTEND THEIR BEST-FIT INSTITUTIONS. THE LTAA SOLICITS SCHOLARSHIP DONORS, DESIGNS AND ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAMS, DISTRIBUTES FUNDS, AND DOCUMENTS THE RESULTS.
  2. $51,330 spent. THE LTAA FACULTY INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 TO OFFSET SYSTEM-WIDE BUDGET DEFICIENCIES AND PROMOTE A BEST-IN-CLASS CURRICULUM. THESE GRANTS HELP ELEVATE THE RIGOR AND CALIBER OF LEARNING AT LANE AND HAVE SUPPORTED A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FROM SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES. THESE GRANTS TOUCH VIRTUALLY EVERY ONE OF THE MORE THAN 4,500 STUDENTS AT LANE AND ENABLE THE FACULTY AND STAFF TO OFFER MORE PROGRAMS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAN ANY OTHER CPS HIGH SCHOOL. THE GRANT PROGRAM IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF A HOLISTIC APPROACH IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS OF LANE TECH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS, COLLEGE-READINESS, AND ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
  3. $85,356 spent. CONNECTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING IS A PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE LTAA. CONSTITUENT GROUPS INCLUDE OVER 9,000 ALUMNI, 4,500 STUDENTS AND 350 FACULTY AND STAFF, AS WELL AS AFFINITY GROUPS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS. THE LTAA PUBLISHES A BIANNUAL MAGAZINE THAT REACHES MORE THAN 4,000 READERS, AND A DIGITAL NEWSLETTER TWO TIMES PER MONTH. THE LTAA ENGAGES VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WITH A COMBINED 20,000 FOLLOWERS, AND TRACKS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF IMPRESSIONS, THE LTAA CONTINUES TO RELY ON TECHNOLOGY TO BRING CONSTITUENTS TOGETHER VIA VIRTUAL EVENTS, AND MANAGES A PORTFOLIO OF IN-PERSON EVENTS IN CHICAGO AND BEYOND.

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 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 June 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 December 1986.

    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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