Njalas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide bold and effective leadership in New Jersey that addresses the educational needs of all students with particular emphasis on Latino youth, by building capacity, promoting best practices, and developing partnerships that will support and further our cause.
- Income
- $63,073
- Spending
- $64,144
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 19.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 39
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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, 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)
- $62,550 spent. During 2025, the New Jersey Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (NJALAS) continued to carry out activities in furtherance of its exempt purpose of advancing educational leadership, promoting equity, and supporting students and educational professionals.NJALAS awarded $13,000 in scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education. This program supports academic achievement and expands access to higher education for deserving students.The organization conducted professional development programming throughout the state, including hosting two events in each region of New Jersey. These events provided training, mentorship, and networking opportunities for aspiring and current school and district administrators, with a focus on leadership development, equity, and best practices in education.NJALAS also hosted several major events, including its annual conference, which featured workshops and presentations by educational leaders and subject matter experts; its annual gala, which served as both a fundraising and recognition event; and a scholarship awards dinner honoring student recipients and their achievements.In addition, NJALAS recognized excellence in educational leadership within its membership. The organization's Vice President, Rosa Diaz, Superintendent of Carteret Public Schools, was recognized at the National Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Conference and Gala for her outstanding leadership. She was also named ALAS National Superintendent of the Year and Middlesex County Superintendent of the Year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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