Tgi Movement
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 38% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Fueled by the passion for dismantling Dream Deserts TGi provides transformative opportunities experiences and resources to uplift the communities and young people we serve
- Income
- $472,572
- Spending
- $863,735
- Spent on programs
- 38%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $108,000, 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
Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 83% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 45% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1538% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $285,823 spent. Omega Chi Omega Program: As the cornerstone of our efforts the Omega Chi Omega program is designed to empower black and brown youth aged 13 to 24 through innovative and transformative programming. This initiative has successfully expanded to support nine cohorts annually benefiting 135 young individuals annually. The programs focus on creative engagement and personal growth equips participants with essential skills and experiences fostering a positive impact on their lives and communities.
- $14,827 spent. Community Development Initiatives: Our commitment to fostering vibrant communities is realized through a wide array of events and activities that reached more than 10,000 individuals in 2023 alone. These include toy giveaways back-to-school events bingo and game nights all aimed at strengthening community bonds and providing valuable resources and moments of joy to people of all ages. This extensive outreach underscores our dedication to enhancing community well-being and cohesion.
- $30,000 spent. Arts & Culture Engagement: Through our innovative approach to arts and culture particularly our clothing line we explore and emphasize the intricate relationship between fashion and mental health. Our Fashion Show is a pinnacle of this effort and it serves as a platform to celebrate TGi showcase local designers and honor the memory of one such talent Kwiese. His participation in the event realizing his dream of featuring his brand in a fashion show marks a poignant moment of achievement and reflection for our community especially considering his tragic passing.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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