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Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership

EIN 46-2694262 · Mckinney, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 34% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUTH (12-18) AND YOUNG ADULTS (19-24); INCLUDING LOW-TO MODERATED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, TO CULTIVATE EXPOSURE & OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES OF LIFE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$128,237
Spending
$381,921
Spent on programs
34%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$68,309, excecutive d

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 198% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    34% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $42,738 spent. FOLLOW LEAD SUCCEED PROGRAM - LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED YOUTH AND FLS ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM. YOUTH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS LIFE COACHING AND PARENTING EDUCATION PROVIDERS A PLATFORM OF SUPPORT; CULTIVATING INDIVIDUALS LIKE SKILLS ENHANCE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO DIGRESSIONS SUCH AS LACK OF PARENT EDUCATION, LOW ADVOCACY FOR MINORITY CHILDREN & FAMILIES, STUDENT TRUANCY, ACADEMIC DISTRESS AND MORE, WHICH ALL MAY RESULT IN JUVENILE COURT CASES.
  2. $12,309 spent. ACADEMIC SERVICES PROVIDED TO HS STUDENTS WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN, DROPPED OUT OR BEEN EXPELLED TO OBTAIN A HS DIPLOMA THROUGH GED, IN THE FORM OF PREP CLASSES AND TESTING VOUCHERS. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO EXCEL IN EDUCATION AND SEEK HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH COLLEGE OR TECH INSTITUTIONS.
  3. $18,290 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT - MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE STABILITY AND NEEDS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER AND OTHER NEEDS.
  4. $58,163 spent. TOTAL OF OTHER EXPENSES

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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