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San Francisco Achievers

EIN 45-1035967 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of San Francisco Achievers is to inspire and empower African-American young men in the San Francisco Unified School District to succeed in college and postsecondary institutions.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$964,557
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
12
Volunteers
57
Highest pay
$116,250, interim ed

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    9 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 (4)
  1. $347,806 spent. Each year, SFA provides scholarships to qualified recipients who maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and are enrolled in at least 12 academic units. Last year, SFA awarded scholarships to 23 new recipients, achieving an 84% college matriculation rate. Among active scholars, 20% were placed into internships, and students completed a collective 146 hours of Ambassador meeting engagement. SFA currently serves 83 active scholars, with six additional scholars graduating across the fall, spring, and summer terms.
  2. $184,236 spent. During the 20242025 school year, SFA provided comprehensive support at Burton High School, including individualized 1:1 advising, 70 lunchtime workshops, and access to an HBCU college tour attended by two Achievers. Through this support, Burton participants achieved a 100% high school graduation rate and 100% college matriculation rate. SFA served 30 young men at Burton through a structured series of workshops focused on financial literacy, college readiness, career pathways, and socialemotional development.
  3. $89,859 spent. During the 20242025 school year, 10 young men across SFUSD completed eight Saturday sessions over the span of eight months. These sessions included leadership training led by SFA staff, work site visits to Glacier and Recology, college tours to the University of San Francisco (USF) and UC Berkeley, and scholarship workshops designed to support students in completing applications that help reduce their financial responsibility for college. Additionally, two participants attended the HBCU college tour for expanded exposure to higher education pathways.
  4. $87,692 spent. SFA's mentoring program connects scholars with volunteer mentors who guide them throughout their college journey. Through this support, scholars receive personalized feedback and advice on navigating college life and preparing for future careers. The program is opt-in, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning while actively seeking guidance. Currently, 50% of scholars are successfully matched with mentors, allowing them to build meaningful, long-term relationships, strengthen professional networks, and gain the skills and confidence needed to achieve academic and career success.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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