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Hospitality Business Network Foundation Inc

EIN 46-2010898 · Marietta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS NETWORK FOUNDATION, INC IS AN ORGANIZATION CONSISTING OF EXECUTIVES FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS ENGAGED IN BUSINESS NETWORKING ACTIVITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING NEW IDEAS, BUSINESS TRENDS, PAST HISTORIES OF SUCCESS AND FAILURES, AS WELL AS BEST PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS FORMALLY 2 TIMES A YEAR, RAISES MONEY FROM DUES AND VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS. AT LEAST 50% OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE BEING DONATED TO VARIOUS MILITARY CHARITIES.

Income
$100,725
Spending
$97,035
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%

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

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $50,000 spent. THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS NETWORK FOUNDATION, INC IS AN ORGANIZATION CONSISTING OF EXECUTIVES FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING ACTIVITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING NEW IDEAS, BUSINESS TRENDS, PAST HISTORIES OF SUCCESS AND FAILURES, AS WELL AS BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS FORMALLY 2 TIMES A YEAR FOR CONFERENCES AND HOSTS A GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR FOR SPONSORS AND GUESTS. A MINIMUM OF 50% OF ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT AND ENTRY FEES WILL BE DONATED TO VARIOUS NON PROFIT CHARITIES AND FOUNDATIONS THAT BENEFIT DISABLED VETERANS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2013.

    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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