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Friends of Barack Obama Male Leaderhip Academy

EIN 45-4884806 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INVEST IN AND EMPOWER YOUNG MEN IN ORDER TO DEVELOP LEADERS & ROLE MODELS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS CHARACTER BASED SINGLE GENDER EDUCATION THAT INCLUDES RICH EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. IN DOING SO WE CHAMPION A REPLICABLE MODEL FOR DALLAS ISD AND OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO BENEFIT.

Income
$146,358
Spending
$309,797
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$16,750, key employee

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 112% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 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. $71,517 spent. STUDENT ENRICHMENT As part of the extended learning exploration, students are challenged with a rigorous academic curriculum focusing on student-core academics, brotherhood, character, service, citizenship, and a standard of excellence. Student enrichment opportunities include participation in local and national programs in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), college tours, cultural immersion, and leadership development. Students are equipped with tools that empower them to become the next generation of leaders, change agents, future husbands, fathers, and role models in their community Extended learning through early exposure to real-world experiences helps to foster academic success by helping young men to pursue their passions and develop a growth mindset that will enable them not only to dream but to achieve those dreams through tenacity and self-motivation.
  2. $50,969 spent. PROGRAM ENRICHMENT Sustaining and expanding program enrichment is essentialthat it gives our young men the opportunity to explore new areas of interest and develop the necessary skills to prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow. Eighty percent of the young men served come from socially under-resourced households in Dallas. Program enrichment provides strategies and tools to enrich the development of the students and facilitate generational change so that generational poverty can be eliminated through education. A variety of strategies are put in place to break the cycle of poverty and to help students reach their full potential through extended learning programs. Through these efforts students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Furthermore, students are given equitable resources through state-of-the-art tools, software, equipment, and additional technology.
  3. $8,586 spent. PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT Investing in the excellence of the students begins with investing in the educators. Professional enrichment activities help promote both personal and professional growth for teachers. Faculty and staff at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy (BOMLA) have access to resources that enhance their leadership skills, qualifications, and credentials. This includes participation in conferences focused on curriculum and programming for single-gender schools. Through this additional training, teachers can explore alternative learning tools that will improve student outcomes.
  4. $97,826 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS.

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 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 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 March 2013.

    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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