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What it says it does
Program Services are provided in five facets: The Arts, National Trends and Services, Services to Youth, Umbrella Program, and Health and Human Services. Scholarships are also provided.
- Income
- $232,784
- Spending
- $190,087
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $41,058 spent. The Organizations Scholarhip Program encourages students to attend College. The program is open to graduating seniors who meet the following criteria: (1) Be a black indigenous and persons of color senior, graduating from a high school in Dallas County, (2) Have applies or been accepted to a four-year college or university at the time of scholarship application (3) Have a cumulative 2.75/4.0 grade point average at the time of the application (4) Be able to demonstrate a significant amount of community service (5) Be able to demonstrate financial need via the scholarship application (6) Be available for an interview with the Scholarship Committee if selected as a semi-finalist, and (7)Scholarships will be awarded to students who provide evidence of admission to a four year college or university.
- $11,419 spent. The STEAM Academy is an umbrella program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and matematics. The purpose of the STEAM Academy is to cultivate self-confidence, communication, critical thinking, and leadership capabilities by engaging 7th to 12th grad female scholars of color in exciting activities. The STEAM Academy aims to promote and support innovation, creativity and problem-solving skills; increase STEAM awareness and career readiness; and empower scholars to complete a STEAM college education and compete in the global STEAM workforce. The opportunities the Organization offer these scholars are experiences they might not otherwise receive in their current environment
- $7,359 spent. Promoting and engaging in educational, civic and inter-cultural activities that enrich the lives of members of the Black community at large. The cornerstone of the Organizations service is our five programming facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, Health and Human Services, and International Trends and Services
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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