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P U R E Youth Athletics Alliance

EIN 45-5226345 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION, AS AN ACCREDITED CATEGORY 1 PRIVATE 365-DAY BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD YOUNG MEN, IS TO DEVELOP THESE STUDENTS INTO COMMUNITY-MINDED PRODUCTIVE LEADERS BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION IN A SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY ENROLL WITH FAMILY APPROVAL, GAINING ACCESS TO AN UNPARALLELED STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO BREAK CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND UNDERACHIEVEMENT.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
4
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$90,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. ACADEMIC & RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM- OUR KEY ADVANTAGE IS OUR ABILITY TO STRUCTURE 70% OF A STUDENT'S ANNUAL TIME UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION THEREBY CREATING AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ACCELERATES ACADEMIC GROWTH, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE READINESS. MOST OF OUR STUDENTS ENTER HIGH SCHOOL TESTING SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW GRADE LEVEL. WE BRIDGE THIS GAP THROUGH A SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AN AGRISTEM CURRICULUM, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE), CREDIT RECOVERY AND DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR EXTENDED AFTER SCHOOL SCHEDULE ALLOWS FOR MANDATORY INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, TRAUMA COUNSELING, ATHLETIC AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, CONSISTENT NUTRITION AND SLEEP ROUTINES, AND SUMMER COLLEGE TOURS. TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS CANNOT EFFECTIVELY DELIVER MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS : NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED: 32

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 2012.

    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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