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Enactus

EIN 74-2148471 · New York, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 28% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

ENACTUS IS A NETWORK OF LEADERS COMMITTED TO USING BUSINESS AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. WE EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO USE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SOLVE THE WORLD'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS.

Income
$433,845
Spending
$645,744
Spent on programs
28%
Reserves
-48.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 827% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 73% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    28% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 June 30, 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. $104,960 spent. WORLD CUP:FUNDS RECEIVED ARE TEMPORATLY RESTRICTED, AS OF 06/30/24. EVENT TOOK PLACE AFTER STUB YEAR, IN OCTOBER 2024. YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND ACADEMICS GATHER WHILE STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHOWCASE THEIR IMPACTFUL PROJECTS. TEAMS FROM 33 COUNTRIES COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF ENACTUS WORLD CHAMPION AND CONNECT WITH PASSIONATE CHANGEMAKERS.
  2. $77,591 spent. EXPO:EACH YEAR, THE ENACTUS UNITED STATES EXPO BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS, ACADEMICS, BUSINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS NATIONWIDE TO SHOWCASE THE IMPACT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS HAVE REALIZED. OVER THREE DAYS, STUDENTS PRESENT COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PROJECTS THAT DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. CHANGE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
  3. BENTLEY ITWIN4GOOD:ENACTUS GLOBAL TO SUPPORT STEM AND INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES IN 6 COUNTRIES ACROSS NA, UK, AND EUROPE. A 5% FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION FEE WAS INCLUDED FOR ENACTUS GLOBAL HANDLING DISTRIBUTIONS. THE REST OF THE FUNDS WERE RECOGNIZED IN THE BALANCE SHEET AS FUNDS HELD FOR AFFILIATES AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE VARIOUS COUNTRIES ACCORDINGLY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of August 31, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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