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Lanier Technical College Foundation Inc

EIN 58-1688866 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE BY ENHANCING ITS IMAGE AND EXPANDING AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COLLEGE AS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE

Income
$500,764
Spending
$372,855
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
35.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $134,948 spent. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS - TO SOLICIT FUNDING AND IN-KIND DONATIONS THAT SUPPORT AND IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, WHICH ALIGN WITH COMMUNITY WORKFORCE NEEDS, AND TO PROCURE INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING.
  2. $112,532 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - TO SOLICIT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS SEEKING A POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIAL IN TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS WITH TUITION, BOOKS AND/OR FEES.
  3. $80,247 spent. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT - TO SOLICIT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE'S STRATEGIC PLANS FOR FUTURE GROWTH BY UPGRADING OR EXPANDING PRESENT PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE THE PREMIER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING INSTITUTION IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.
  4. ADULT LITERACY - TO SOLICIT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTAIN A GED CREDENTIAL, PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SUCCESSFULLY ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND/OR IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS.
  5. ADULT LITERACY - TO SOLICIT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTAIN A GED CREDENTIAL, PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SUCCESSFULLY ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND/OR IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS.

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 August 1986.

    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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