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Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 56-0999619 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO LIVE THEIR FULLEST LIFE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$261,173
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
73 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 73.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 92% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 (5)
  1. $57,216 spent. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL - SUPERVISED LIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN FOUR COMMUNITY GROUP HOMES.
  2. $1,067 spent. DAY SUPPORT - OUR CENTER FOR LEARNING PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL DAY PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES EACH PARTICIPANT'S COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND GROWTH.
  3. $4,313 spent. THERAPY SERVICES - THE CENTER UTILIZES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, INVOLVING TEAM MEMBERS FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PERFORM ASSESSMENTS, DIAGNOSE AND DEVELOP INTERVENTION PLANS.
  4. $113,753 spent. HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - THE CENTER TRAINS CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CARE IN THE HOMES OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILIES. TAILORED CARE MANAGEMENT - TLC'S TAILORED CARE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES A DEDICATED CARE MANAGER TO COORDINATE ALL ASPECTS OF A PERSON'S HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORTS - MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, LONG-TERM, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. OUR CARE MANAGERS AND CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM WORK TOGETHER WITH AN INDIVIDUAL, THEIR FAMILY AND/OR GUARDIANS, AS WELL AS THEIR DOCTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, THERAPISTS, AND OTHERS TO COORDIATE A PLAN OF CARE THAT IS RIGHT FOR THE PERSON.
  5. HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - THE CENTER TRAINS CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CARE IN THE HOMES OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILIES. TAILORED CARE MANAGEMENT - TLC'S TAILORED CARE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES A DEDICATED CARE MANAGER TO COORDINATE ALL ASPECTS OF A PERSON'S HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORTS - MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, LONG-TERM, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. OUR CARE MANAGERS AND CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM WORK TOGETHER WITH AN INDIVIDUAL, THEIR FAMILY AND/OR GUARDIANS, AS WELL AS THEIR DOCTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, THERAPISTS, AND OTHERS TO COORDIATE A PLAN OF CARE THAT IS RIGHT FOR THE PERSON.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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