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Matthews-Scippio Academy Ozark

EIN 83-3252485 · Ozark, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A CARING ENVIRONMENT AND DIVERSE POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR CHILDREN GRADES K - 12. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, FOSTER THE "IT TAKES A VILLAGE" SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1,500
Spending
$500
Reserves
110.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 2025, 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 November 30, 2025, 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 November 30, 2025, 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. $500 spent. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN AND TEENS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SPORTS, GARDENING, AND CARPENTRY. ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THESE TEACH CHILDREN AND TEENS THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK, PATIENCE, AND THE VALUE OF A GOOD WORK ETHIC, ALONG WITH SKILLS THAT MAY BE USEFUL THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LIFETIME. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORIAL TO HELP STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH PLANNED PROJECTS; FEEDING PROGRAMS TO ENSURE NO PARTICIPANT LEAVES THE ORGANIZATION HUNGRY; AND THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MAKE GOOD CHOICES, DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITIES, STIMULATE CURIOSITY, AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TOOLS, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT NEEDED THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND THRIVE IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 2025, 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 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 November 2025.

    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 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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