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Diverse Educational Life Training Activities Inc

EIN 63-1274431 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Diverse Educational Life Training Activities Inc. is to provide or support community-based programs in the areas of educational excellence economic empowerment and the arts that are aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting the social welfare of the residents of North Alabama.

Income
$101,433
Spending
$46,958
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
79.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (9)
  1. $20,000 spent. Excellence Literacy: Reading Program: We collaborated with a local organization to benefit at-risk students in Northwest Huntsville. Our programs offered mentorship academic support and focused tutoring in reading and math. Students from kindergarten to 8th grade engaged in activities aimed at boosting reading skills enhancing comprehension and fostering good study habits for improved proficiency. Participants included DIVEIN-30 A-Step-75 and Growth Camp-25.
  2. $6,300 spent. The nonprofit organization supported educational excellence by awarding book stipends to ten four-year scholars participating in the Delta Honors Program. Among these scholars six hundred dollar - stipends were allocated to the top three achievers based on their GPA with the remaining seven scholars each receiving four hundred dollar - stipends. This initiative directly impacted approximately 350 A B honor roll students fostering a culture of academic achievement and supporting their educational advancement. Additionally around 500 parents and supporters were engaged and involved in the program further promoting a community-wide commitment to educational success and excellence.
  3. $4,556 spent. Educational Excellence Destination Innovation: An event that brings together eight-grade students and Science Technology Engineering the Arts and Mathematics STEAM practitioners for a day designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Practitioners guided students thru interactive STEAM stations helping them to realize what is possible in STEAM careers paving the way for future opportunities. Number served: 150 students from two middle schools plus volunteers and teacher chaperones.
  4. $2,000 spent. The Changing Lives Award is given each year to a community based organization whose activities we believe are changing lives in our community.
  5. $1,265 spent. Savvy Senior: A program aimed at keeping older adults safe from fraud and scams. Partnered with local organizations to present Grandparents Day celebration and seminar. Annual event includes fun food and information sharing. Number Served: approximately 150 seniors plus 10 volunteers.
  6. $1,367 spent. Childrens Reading Hour: Continued efforts to support literacy development in children and encourage a love of reading at an early age. Each first Saturday in the month during the school year volunteers gather at the Searcy Homes to read to local children share crafts and provide lunch. Each child receives a copy of the book to read along with reader and to take home. Number served: 20 - 25 children plus 10 or more support persons.
  7. $2,001 spent. EMBODI Program Support: A program aimed at addressing issues confronting African American males ages 14 to 17. Sponsored events included an E-Sports Day. The final event for the program year was a summit workshop that included males from the Harris Home for Children. Number served: 20 young men plus 10 support persons.
  8. $2,101 spent. GEMS & Delta Academy Educational Activities for Girls: Provided activities to encourage interest in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics STEM for Middle School and High School girls. One of this years activities included a STEM event that introduced students to emerging drone technology and its real world application.
  9. $1,654 spent. Administrative Expenses for Functional Program Services line items

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 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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