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Divine Child Alumni Association Inc

EIN 38-2499054 · Dearborn, MI

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What it says it does

To promote the academic, economic and social welfare of Divine Child High School.

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

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$17,456 spent. Print and distribute Alumni Newsletter to alumni, students, parents and friends of Divine Child High School The newsletter is written by the organization in conjunction with the Divine Child High School's and Church of the Divine Child's staff. Funding for the publication and mailing is supported by contributions from the Divine Child Alumni Association Foundation to further its tax-exempt goals of supporting Divine Child High School.
$6,500 spent. In conjunction with the Divine Child Alumni Association Foundation, providing funding for scholarships and other forms of tuition assistance for current and graduating students of Divine Child High School as selected by the Divine Child High School administration.
$5,509 spent. Donation to Divine Child High School track and cross country programs from funds raised by the organization's annual Falcon 5K and Fun Run event.
$3,144 spent. Conduct programs related to exempt purposes including promoting attendance by alumni at the high school's annual school play, homecoming, assisting with class reunions and providing school tours, promoting legacy events for multi-generational student attendees at the school, funding for mural paintings on school walls, and purchase and distribute graduation gift items with school-related logo to graduating Seniors of the Divine Child High School.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 1985.
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 November 4, 2026.

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