Birmingham Chapter Les Dames Descoffier International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO RAISE MONEY FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATION, FUND PROJECTS FOR THEIR STUDENTS, HELP LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES GROW, AND ASSIST LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $166,455
- Spending
- $121,002
- Reserves
- 46.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 46.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $121,002 spent. OFFERED MENTORING AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION TO FEMALE APPLICANTS PURSUING COURSEWORK IN CULINARY OR PASTRY ARTS, FARMING, BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT, HOSPITALITY, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, OR AGRICULTURE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL PROSTART TEAMS AS WELL AS AWARD MONEY TO OUTSTANDING NON-PROFITS AND FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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