Penn State Alumni Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Penn State African-American Alumni Organization is to assist the University in the recruitment and retention of African-American students faculty and staff; to encourage and support educational opportunities for African-American students; to assist the provision of financial support to African-American students; to provide means by which African-American alumni may be involved in the affairs of the University; and to foster a sense of pride in and a commitment to the University while enhancing its reputation and prestige.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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)
- The first largest program services is the annual Student Send Off. This event is designed to welcome newly accepted students and their families to Penn State. During this event our chapter and the main chapter take turns introducing ourselves i.e. school attended major graduation year current job or employment status and what we do within our organizations. We also split up the guest into a group for students or parent only. In the breakout sessions we answer questions give tips about scheduling classes or any other information that will benefit a student or parent. After the event we offer to keep in touch with students and parents during their journey at Penn State with the hope that theyll join the alumni association and its mission.
- The second program is the Student Check in. Developed during covid this virtual event was intended to simply check in with students mainly first years to see how they are doing. We tend to switch up the opening by either asking alumni or students icebreakers or simply introduce each org chapter. From there we place students in breakout sessions based on predetermined topics or majors and while providing students with the option to choose where they want to go. The outcome of these check ins have been newly formed relationships between alumni and students or simply helping a student get through a tough time during a given semester. The plan is to keep this program virtual so that students and alumni from all over can attend.
- The third largest program accomplishment was supporting a local church pantry. We helped the church bag groceries in preparation to give to local families in need. Although it was a small group that participated the impact on local families were huge.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
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 February 2025.
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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