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Afterschool Alliance

EIN 52-2275123 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS BY ENGAGING PUBLIC WILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INITIATIVES AT THE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
26
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$432,616, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $3.1 million spent. FIELD DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WORKING IN THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING FIELD, AND SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMMING. TRACKING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING DEVELOPMENTS. TRAINING AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORTERS ON COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND SUSTAINABILITY, AND DEVELOPING MATERIALS FOR THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING FIELDS IN THESE AREAS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. RESEARCH - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - CONDUCTING RESEARCH, GATHERING INFORMATION AND DEVELOPING FACT SHEETS, AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING ISSUES. SHARING INFORMATION VIA BRIEFINGS, TESTIMONY, AND MEETINGS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS, LAWMAKERS, AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. TRACKING POLICY DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS.
  3. $1.7 million spent. PUBLIC AWARENESS - EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, LEADERS, AND MEDIA ON THE BENEFITS OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND THE DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 April 2001.

    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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