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Evolve Inc

EIN 61-1927338 · Crownsville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EVOLVE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT IN OUR YOUTH, PARTICULARLY IN THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IT IS FURTHER OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, ASSIST THEM WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENTS, CONTINUE TO GUIDE AND NURTURE SO THAT THE NEXT GENERATION CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE THE BAR.

Income
$124,451
Spending
$60,223
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 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 52% 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 (3)
  1. $20,265 spent. SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOLS - E.V.O.L.V.E. INC. PROVIDED CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A COMPUTER LAB AT BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
  2. $13,192 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO CHILDREN - E.V.O.L.V.E. INC. SPONSORED EVENTS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROMOTING YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE AND MENTAL AND BEHAVORAL HEALTH. EVENTS INCLUDE: A FOOTBALL CAMP WITH CURRENT AND FORMER NFL PLAYERS AND PROFESSIONAL COACHES; AND A YOGA CAMP AND A WEEKLY SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TARGETING YOUTH SELF CARE. PROVIDED CHRISTMAS TOYS, CLOTHING, TOYS, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FOR KIDS IN A SHELTER, ST ANN'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  3. $4,657 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEALS - E.V.O.L.V.E. INC. SUPPORTED EVENTS WHERE FOOD WAS PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED INCLUDING DONATION OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD TO CHILLUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM.

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 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 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 August 2019.

    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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