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100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Ga Inc

EIN 58-2221295 · Macon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$163,576
Spending
$165,284
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $72,525 spent. THE 100 BLACK MEN OF MACONMIDDLE GEORGIA IS A MENTORING-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO MENTOR ACROSS A LIFETIME, GUIDING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TOWARD ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES THIS MISSION THROUGH SEVERAL KEY PROGRAMS: BOY SCOUTS,BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP, AND THE ANNUAL COLLEGE AND CAREER FEST. 1. BOY SCOUTS PROGRAM THE CHAPTERS SCOUTING INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON HOLISTIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT PARTICIPATION IN SCOUTING IMPROVES ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED AROUND THE 6 CS CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY, CHARACTER, AND CITIZENSHIP FOSTERING COMPETENCIES THAT PREPARE YOUTH FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND FUTURE CAREERS. KEY IMPACT AREAS: ACADEMIC & COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: SCOUTING CORRELATES WITH HIGHER GRADES, STRONGER INTEREST IN STEM, AND ESSENTIAL LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. CHARACTER & EMOTIONAL GROWTH: YOUTH DEVELOP EMPATHY, INTEGRITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, AND POSITIVE EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT. LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS: PARTICIPANTS GAIN RESILIENCE, SELF-RELIANCE, PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, AND LIFELONG HABITS LIKE GOAL-SETTING AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. 2. BRUCE ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP THIS PARTNERSHIP FOCUSES ON MENTORSHIP, EXPOSURE, LEADERSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, ATTENDANCE ENGAGEMENT, AND TEACHER SUPPORT TO INSPIRE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LITERACY AMONG ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: FINANCIAL LITERACY SHOPPING SPREE: TEACHES BUDGETING, SAVING, AND GENEROSITY. EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL EXPOSURE TRIPS: BROADENS STUDENTS WORLDVIEWS AND MOTIVATES COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS. GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR EXPERIENCE: CONNECTS CLASSROOM LEARNING TO AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE, AND GEORGIA INDUSTRY. RIGBYS ENRICHMENT DAY: PROMOTES TEAMWORK AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH GUIDED RECREATION. ETIQUETTE DINNER: DEVELOPS PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFIDENCE FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP. TRUANCY & ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM: ENCOURAGES CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY. TEACHER & STAFF SUPPORT INITIATIVE: BOOSTS MORALE AND STRENGTHENS SCHOOL COLLABORATION THROUGH APPRECIATION EVENTS. 3. COLLEGE AND CAREER FEST THE ANNUAL COLLEGE AND CAREER FEST HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURES BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES. CORE PURPOSES: COLLEGE EXPLORATION: INTRODUCES HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS, ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE, AND FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES. CAREER EXPOSURE: CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONALS FROM DIVERSE INDUSTRIES FOR MENTORSHIP AND INSIGHT. SKILL DEVELOPMENT: OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON JOB READINESS, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, AND CRITICAL THINKING. GOAL SETTING: ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO DEFINE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHWAYS ALIGNED WITH THEIR STRENGTHS. CONFIDENCE BUILDING: REDUCES ANXIETY ABOUT POST-GRADUATION TRANSITIONS AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR FUTURES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INVOLVES PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LOCAL PARTNERS IN SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS. FINALLY, WE REWARDED SEVERAL DESERVING GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH OVER 18,750 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1996.

    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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