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Back-To-School Clothing Drive Association

EIN 74-2382265 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE NEW SCHOOL OUTFITS AND UNIFORMS, BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN NEED.

Income
$653,755
Spending
$891,991
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$90,414, executive director

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: 20 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 347% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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. $483,175 spent. NEW CLOTHES NEW BEGINNINGS ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION - PROVIDED CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, DENTAL SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 STUDENTS FROM 130 AREA SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THE BHHS LEGACY FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE SUPPORT FROM BANK OF AMERICA, DISCOVER FINANCIAL, COX COMMUNICATIONS, ARIZONA FAMILY CBS 5 3TV AND OTHERS. APPROXIMATELY 1200 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THE PROGRAM FROM A NUMBER OF CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING BOYS TEAM CHARITIES, NATIONAL CHARITIES LEAGUE, AND OTHERS.
  2. $108,749 spent. STUDENT ATTIRE FOR EDUCATION (SAFE)- PROVIDES CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 STUDENTS AT TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH DISCOUNTED SALES TO STOCK THEIR ONSITE CLOTHING CLOSETS. SCHOOLS PURCHASE THEIR UNIFORMS THROUGH THE BTSCD MOMENTUM SCHOOL UNIFORM ONLINE RETAIL STORE.
  3. $28,397 spent. STITCHES OF LOVE - VOLUNTEERS ARE USED TO SEW VARIOUS CLOTHING ITEMS THAT ARE GIVEN TO CHILDREN WHO ATTEND THE ANNUAL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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