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Always Strive and Prosper Foundation Inc

EIN 81-0914823 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ALWAYS STRIVE AND PROSPER FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A CHARITABLE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING GREATER AWARENESS OF DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ALTERNATIVES PROMOTING PREVENTION AND EDUCATION. WE STRIVE FOR THE CONSISTENT APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL, ACCREDITED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND THE DISSEMINATION OF FACTUAL INFORMATION TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE, MISUSE, PROPAGANDA AND ADDICTION WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GLOBALLY. OUR GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A SOCIAL PLATFORM AND UNWAVERING AGENDA FOR COMMUNICATING ACTUAL FACTS WITHOUT BASIS ON JUDGEMENT OR MORALITY AS WELL AS PROGRESSIVE LIVING THROUGH ARTS AND EDUCATION.

Income
$34,181
Spending
$57,686
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 69% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (1)
  1. $57,686 spent. THE FOUNDATION HELD THE ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT WITH SPORTS TOURNAMENTS, FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, APPAREL, FOOD, ACTIVITIES, GROOMING, AND MUSIC FOR OVER 250 KIDS. WE ALSO HELD OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY AND COAT GIVEAWAY AND MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION CONSISTING OF AN AFTERNOON OF RESPITE FOR 25 MOTHERS IMPACTED BY THE LOSS OR STRUGGLE OF A LOVED ONE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR OVERDOSE OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE EVENT FEATURED A CATERED DINNER, RAFFLE, KARAOKE, AND GIFT BAGS.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.

    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 December 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 March 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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