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Give Chances Inc

EIN 45-0725864 · Palisades Pk, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIP, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE STUDENTS AND PEOPLE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN THE UNITED STATES AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHO DO NOT HAVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

Income
$511,439
Spending
$582,823
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
7
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$116,074, secretary and ed

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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)
  1. $240,066 spent. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH ENRICHMENT CLASSES, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND MORE. THE PROGRAM HOSTS CLASSES BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TO MEET STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE.AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS.
  2. $86,153 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: CHANCE MAKERS IS A YOUTH VOLUNTEER COUNCIL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. WITH A FOCUS ON THE TOPIC OF EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY, MEMBERS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, DEVELOP RESEARCH SKILLS, AND VOLUNTEER FOR A MEANINGFUL CAUSE.
  3. $78,963 spent. DDARTISTS PROGRAM: THE DDARTISTS DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT FOSTERS A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT, EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS WHILE DEVELOPING VITAL LIFE SKILLS. THE PROGRAMS WEEKLY SESSIONS ARE STRUCTURED INTO TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING COMPONENTS FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SKILL ENHANCEMENT AND OVERALL GROWTH. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ART TRAINING DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS AS ARTISTS OR DESIGNERS.

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 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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