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Alexandria-Fairfax Alumni Chapter Kappa Schlrship Endowment Fund Inc

EIN 54-1562320 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% 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

OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP BLACK MALE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT IMPACT THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$327,306
Spending
$346,461
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
-26 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $46,921 spent. BEAUTILLION - IS A "RITE OF PASSAGE" PROGRAM THAT FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND HONORS EACH "BEAU'S" MATRICULATION INTO YOUNG ADULTHOOD. THE BEAUTILLION IS HELD TO RECOGNIZE EACH YOUNG MAN'S (BEAU) "COMING-OF-AGE" TO SOCIETY, AND INCLUDES A PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF EACH BEAU VIA A FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THEIR ARRIVAL, A CHOREGRAPHED PERFORMANCE FOR ATTENDEES, AS WELL AS A FORMAL DINNER HELD IN THEIR HONOR. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP, INTER-PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENCE. EACH BEAU RECEIVES A MINIMUM OF $1,000 DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS.
  2. $40,008 spent. KAMP KAPPA IS A ONE-WEEK, OUTDOOR, OVERNIGHT, EXPERIENCE THAT AFFORDS (50) YOUNG MEN FROM THE INNER-CITY, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8-16, WITH AN AUTHENTIC CAMPING EXPERIENCE. DURING THE WEEK, THE CAMPERS SLEEP IN TENTS, UNDER SLEEPING BAGS, AND ARE AWAKEN AT 6 AM EACH MORNING BY THE VOICES OF CAMP COUNSELORS AND THE DIRECTOR. THE CAMPERS FORFEIT ACCESS TO/USE OF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND INSTEAD PARTICIPATE IN A MULTITUDE OF SEMINARS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: FIRST AID, HYGIENE, HIKING, CANOEING, ARCHERY, ROCK CLIMBING, AND SWIMMING. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK IS A PROGRAM REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LAW SEMINAR," WHERE CAMPERS WILL ENGAGE IN A COMPLETE "MOCK TRIAL" UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A FORMER FEDERAL JUDGE. THIS PROGRAM EXPOSES THE CAMPERS TO THE NUANCES OF BOTH THE LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
  3. $32,614 spent. YOUTH AVIATION - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALEXANDRIA-FAIRFAX (VA) ALUMNI CHAPTER, KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. AND THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA URBAN LEAGUE (NVUL), THE AFKSEF ADMINISTERS A TEN (10) WEEK "INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION" COURSE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BOTH ENLIGHTEN AND INSPIRE STUDENT INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF AVAIATION THROUGH EXCITING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND HANDS ON LEARNING/TRAINING ON REALISTIC FLIGHT SIMULATORS. THE AVIATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE THAT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PLAYS IN THE FIELD OF AVIATION. THE FIRST SESSION OF THE COURSE IS AN INTRODUCTION INTO AERODYNAMICS, FOLLOWED BY SESSIONS IN: AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT TYPES, LANDING BASICS, NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM, INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY, BASIC COMMUNICATIONS, HAZARDOUS WEATHER, UNDERSTANDING WEIGHT & BALANCE, AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY, AND AVIATION FUNDAMENTALS. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE COURSE, STUDENTS ARE POSITIONED TO TAKE THE FAA WRITTEN EXAM. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2022, THE AVIATION PROGRAM HAS GRADUATED SEVERAL STUDENT PILOTS ONE OF WHICH IS CURRENTLY AN AVIATOR IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. THE KEY SPONSORS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE NVUL AND JET BLUE.
  4. $53,194 spent. OTHER: GENERAL PROGRAMS, NOVA PROJECT GIVEBACK

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 July 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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