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Do Greater Foundation Inc

EIN 82-3722201 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Do Greater Charlotte is a non-profit empowering communities to do greater by providing tools and technology, spaces and community for youth in underserved communities to build their creative confidence and turn their ideas into future opportunities. We do it through a platform that facilitates creative collisions with youth and the creative community by providing training in design, entrepreneurship and creative technology.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
8
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$60,000, ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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. $628,126 spent. Do Greater Charlotte is committed to empowering youth and young adults by providing immersive training in innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative trades. In 2022, we launched the Do Greater Charlotte Creative Lab, an 8,000 square foot innovation and training hub located in Charlotte?s historic West Side. This space serves as a dynamic engine for upward mobility, intentionally designed to provide access to the tools, mentors, and real-world experiences often missing in under-resourced communities. Since opening the Lab, we have served over 1200 youth and 5000 creative entrepreneurs and adults through our in-house programs, workshops, cohort-based trainings, and open lab experiences. Our programs are tailored to support individuals ages 13 to 24 as they develop the skills, confidence, and creative capacity to thrive in the digital economy. The Creative Lab functions as a multi-purpose learning and innovation center, offering: 1-Entrepreneurship training through our Start Upward Programs. 2-Digital creative and technical skills development in media production, marketing, design, and technology 3-Workforce development support including career readiness and job placement pipelines 4-Small business support services for underestimated and early-stage entrepreneurs We continue to grow our impact through partnerships with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and industry leaders to ensure that Charlotte?s next generation of creators and entrepreneurs can access the opportunity, mentorship, and economic connections they need to do greater.

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 September 2019.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Cincinnati, OH), EIN 31-0669700. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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