Cary Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
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What it says it does
The purpose of Cary NC Alumni Chapter is to foster the intellectual ethical social and moral development of young people in North Carolina with special emphasis on disadvantaged African American young men in Western Wake County NC and the Research Triangle Park RTP area. This purpose leads us to these core focuses: Guide Right Programs Scholarships & Youth Mentorship and Cary Kappas Care Programs Health & Wellness Food Drives etc..
- Income
- $51,019
- Spending
- $44,195
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $5,000 spent. Shop with a Kappa. The brothers of the fraternity sponsored a shopping spree for underprivileged children in conjunction with the Kappa Foundation. We provided $125 each for 89 children to shop for Christmas. The brothers of the fraternity each walked with a child and their families to shop. During this time we stress the importance of generosity and showing concern and compassion for others. We insure the each child while shopping for themselves also consider getting gifts for others in their family or extended family.
- $3,600 spent. Guide Right and Kappa League. Assisted the Kappa Foundation with leadership and guidance for the program. Approximately 25 young men participated in various workshops field trips and other learning experiences. We provide educational workshops in the areas of Finance Health & Wellness STEM College Application Process amongst other things.
- $250 spent. Volunteer services. The brothers volunteered for Adopt a Hwy where we provide clean up services for two separate stretches of roads in Cary NC. We also volunteer at Cary Elementary every Friday for the Reading Program during the school year. We participate in the annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at White Oak Baptist Church. The greater Cary area residents benefit from all of these services.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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