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Atlanta Hbcu Alumni Alliance

EIN 59-3817259 · Smyrna, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 87 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To raise scholarship money for students attending HBCUs.

Income
$312,260
Spending
$331,168
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

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

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 87 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $213,098 spent. 5K/10K Run/Walk - 64 HBCU Alumni Chapters share in the profits from the event depending on the number of race registrations, sponsors, vendors and miscellaneous revenue generated. Registration Fees range from $25 to $65 depending on when participants register. Each Chapter is responsible for actively participating in planning meetings, soliciting a minimum number of registrations and providing a minimum number of volunteers.
  2. $450 spent. HBCU Nights Out - The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance collaborates with the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. A portion of game or concert tickets sold using specified links is donated back to the Alliance. Chapters are responsible for promoting events hosted by these organizations.
  3. $11,145 spent. Cricket Celebration Bowl - MEAC/SWAC football games and associated activities in conjuction with ESPN. Chapters will earn a portion of tickets sold. Tickets purchased range between $25 Gen to $100 VIP. Each Chapter is required to purchase a minimum of 10 General Tickets. Related activities include a Mixer for sponsorship opportunities and to showcase scholarship recipients.

Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.

    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 March 2022.

    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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