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Central Six Development Council

EIN 46-2680335 · Birmingham, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTRAL SIX DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, SERVING AS REGION 4 OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, IS TO CREATE A 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE THAT IS PROACTIVE, RESPONSIVE, AND RESULTS DRIVEN; SUPPORTS THE REGION'S DIVERSE POPULATION AND EMPLOYERS; AND, PROVIDES QUALITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF A VIBRANT REGIONAL ECONOMY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
13
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$141,731, executive di

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $1.0 million spent. IN 2024, CENTRAL SIX ALABAMAWORKS ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM REGION THROUGH SECTOR-BASED TRAINING, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, AND EXPANDED CAREER PATHWAYS. A MAJOR FOCUS WAS HEALTHCARE, WHERE WE LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO TRAIN 1,200 INDIVIDUALS AND PLACE 1,000 OF THEM INTO QUALITY HEALTHCARE JOBS. WE ALSO LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR EXPANDED EFFORTS IN MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY, CONTINUING TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS WHILE PROMOTING LONG- TERM ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR WAS THE INAUGURAL WORLDS OF WORK (WOW) EVENT IN OCTOBER, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER 60 EMPLOYERS AND MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS FOR HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE CAREER EXPLORATION. THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GAVE LOCAL YOUTH MEANINGFUL EXPOSURE TO HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AND STRENGTHENED THE REGIONAL TALENT PIPELINE. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES DEMONSTRATE OUR CONTINUED FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, COLLABORATION WITH EMPLOYERS, AND THE CREATION OF LASTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA. IN 2024, CENTRAL SIX ALABAMAWORKS ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM REGION THROUGH SECTOR-BASED TRAINING, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, AND EXPANDED CAREER PATHWAYS. A MAJOR FOCUS WAS HEALTHCARE, WHERE WE LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO TRAIN 1,200 INDIVIDUALS AND PLACE 1,000 OF THEM INTO QUALITY HEALTHCARE JOBS. WE ALSO LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR EXPANDED EFFORTS IN MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY, CONTINUING TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS WHILE PROMOTING LONG- TERM ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR WAS THE INAUGURAL WORLDS OF WORK (WOW) EVENT IN OCTOBER, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER 60 EMPLOYERS AND MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS FOR HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE CAREER EXPLORATION. THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GAVE LOCAL YOUTH MEANINGFUL EXPOSURE TO HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AND STRENGTHENED THE REGIONAL TALENT PIPELINE. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES DEMONSTRATE OUR CONTINUED FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, COLLABORATION WITH EMPLOYERS, AND THE CREATION OF LASTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA.

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 July 2014.

    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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