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Raising Expectations Inc

EIN 58-2395581 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAISING EXPECTATIONS EMPOWERS YOUTH IN CRISIS BY ELEVATING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND CIVIC EXPECTATIONS TO FACILITATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND POST SECONDARY PLANS THAT CAN BE ACTUALIZED.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
18
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$87,414, co-executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (4)
  1. $276,787 spent. PROVIDED DROP IN SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER ACADEMIC, MENTORING AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES TO 120 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ATTENDING THREE LOCATIONS THAT RAISING EXPECTATIONS SUPPORTS VIA THE AT PROMISE CENTERS.
  2. $250,205 spent. PROJECT STEMWARE: 100% OF SENIORS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME AND 86% PROGRESSED WITH CLEARLY DEFINED POST-SECONDARY PLANS REFLECTING THE STRENGTH OF RAISING EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORING, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMMING.
  3. $243,635 spent. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE SECOND COHORT OF THE REAL ESTATE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (REEP) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STOCKBRIDGE BY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO REAL ESTATE, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN A HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRY. SUPPORTED 25 PARENTS/GUARDIANS (125 FAMILY MEMBERS) WITH HOUSING, FOOD ACCESS AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY STABILITY AND STUDENT SUCCESS.
  4. $176,358 spent. YOUTHWORK: EMPLOYED 55 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN A 6-WEEK SUMMER CAREER WORKPLACE PROGRAM EARNING OVER $93,000 IN WAGES THROUGH EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS.

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 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 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 March 2001.

    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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