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Great Khalid Foundation Inc

EIN 83-4629710 · East Point, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 30% 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

The Great Khalid Foundation is committed to impacting the lives of children by alleviating a burden of need. We are reaching out when it matters most, when a supportive gesture can make all the difference. We believe that the power of music not only has the ability to build confidence and camaraderie, we believe that it positively impacts social change for children, families and communities. We are committed to creating an atmosphere of support and freedom for kids to dream BIG! Through our music education programs, scholarship awards, community partnerships and gift giveaways, we are investing in our children and their future.

Income
$113,439
Spending
$152,103
Spent on programs
30%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    30% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $45,690 spent. The Performing Arts Scholarship is a $10,000 merit-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors pursuing higher education in a performing arts program. Students are recognized for their academic achievements and artistic ability. Since its inception, The Great Khalid Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in academic scholarships. The application is open to students across the United States. Applicants must be high school seniors, hold a GPA of 3.5 or higher, submit an acceptance letter into a performing arts collegiate level program, submit a written essay, and submit a video performance. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the student's school and can be applied to tuition expenses, room and board, or textbook purchases.
  2. Christmas with Khalid is an El Paso area need-based program striving to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for young children who might not otherwise have a gift to open on Christmas Day. Khalid personally distributes brand new, wrapped Christmas gifts to elementary school children every December. Since its inception, The Great Khalid Foundation has served 2,000 students. Elementary school personnel are invited to apply every fall.
  3. Statement Four:Honoring Parents: Let's Celebrate Mom Mother's Day Contest and Dad's Day Out Father's Day Contest is an essay contest presented in partnership with the El Paso Public Library system. Program participants are asked to submit meaningful stories in essay form about their parental figure. The program is open to students ages five to 18. The contest winners earn a prize package to give to their parent on Mother's Day or Father's Day respectively.Statement Five:Back to School Program is an El Paso area, need-based initiative presenting middle school children with a new backpack filled with the school supplies they need to start the school year with excitement and confidence. Our goal is to provide children with the tools they need to focus on their studies and be successful in the classroom. Since its inception, The Great Khalid Foundation has supplied 1,700 sixth graders with backpacks and critical school supplies. Middle school personnel are invited to apply on behalf of their schools every spring.Statement six:Music in Schools revitalizes struggling music education programs by providing new musical instruments and accessory supplies. The Great Khalid Foundation is committed to increasing access to music education and reducing barriers to music education. Our goal is to ensure that no child is turned away from music education due to financial hardship or a shortage of instruments. The application is open to schools across the United States. Music teachers, program directors, and principals are encouraged to apply on behalf of their school and their students.

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 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 January 2020.

    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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