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The Impact Movement Inc

EIN 81-0596936 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceGood85 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

THE IMPACT MOVEMENT EQUIPS BLACK STUDENTS TO BECOME DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
16
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$85,952, president/ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 459% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    0 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $854,412 spent. PROMOTING CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITIES OF AFRICAN DESCENT BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES THROUGH CONFERENCES AND EVENTS SUCH AS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS, REGIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES AND BIENNIAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND CHURCH YOUTH WORKERS. 700 STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF ATTENDED REGIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES, STUDENT RETREATS, AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
  2. $96,647 spent. PROMOTING CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS OF AFRICAN DESCENT THROUGH EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN IMPACT MINISTRY NATIONALLY. THERE IS AN IMPACT MINISTRY PRESENCE ON 44 CAMPUSES AND 30 CAMPUSES ARE CERTIFIED AS OFFICIAL IMPACT MINISTRY CHAPTERS. CERTIFIED CHAPTERS HAVE INDICATED A COMMITMENT TO EVANGELISM AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP. CAMPUS COACHES VISIT 40 CAMPUSES EACH YEAR AND COMMUNICATE WITH 45 STUDENT LEADERS VIA TELEPHONE ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO PROMOTE REACHING THEIR RESPECTIVE CAMPUS WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 August 2014.

    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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