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Step Ahead Scholars Community Group

EIN 83-1036577 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provided college and career access and success opportunities and programming for over 825 students from backgrounds under-represented in higher education. We empowered them with the postsecondary knowledge, guidance, exposure and mentorship needed to achieve and maximize higher education success, elevated economic well-being, and equitable life outcomes.

Income
$139,137
Spending
$121,665
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$55,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 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 13% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $99,109 spent. Provided 35 year round community centered and online workshops and presentations through partnerships with 2 public schools, 4 youth and family serving CBOs and 2 universities to provide programming to over 825 students and parents. Designed and facilitated the 2024 State Farm Scholars Program that focused on college, career and civic, youth leadership development for State Farm in collaboration with Georgia State University. Mentored and advised 12 college matriculated students through the State Farm Scholars experiential learning opportunity, which exposed students to careers and opportunities in civic engagement and provide them with a 5 month "learn as you grow" monthly stipends. Gifted laptops to 40 students from the Class of 2024 in collaboration with community partners. Provided a free out-ot state college tour for rising high school seniors. Provide support to students applying to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend experiential learning opportunity. Provide free registration and transportation to students accepted to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend. Provided free programing to an all girls empowerment conference that was attended by over 1,000 girls. Provided a free out-of state experiential learning opportunity for students interested medicine and health care in Boston on the campus of Tufts University. Supported the enhancement of college affordability for Georgia students through Georgians for College Affordability and spoke at NCAN's annual conference in support of college affordability. Hosted a graduation celebration for over 80 students from the Class of 2024

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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