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Kipp Support Corporation

EIN 84-2290317 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE SCHOOLS

Income
$11,600
Spending
$968,062
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-153.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$406,493, ceo & board secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 139% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8245% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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. $968,062 spent. KIPP SUPPORT CORPORATION, INC. WAS FORMED IN 2019 TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND/OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE, INC. ("KIPP"). IN AUGUST 2019, KIPP ENTERED INTO NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT TRANSACTIONS TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM ("NMTC PROGRAM") WAS ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 2000 TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY PERMITTING INVESTORS TO RECEIVE TAX CREDIT INCENTIVES IN EXCHANGE FOR MAKING EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES ("CDE"). UNDER THIS PROGRAM, CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BANKS AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE ABLE TO SUBSIDIZE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT MEET THE NMTC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. 2019 NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT TRANSACTION WAS FACILITATED BY ISSUANCE OF TWO NOTES PAYABLE TOTALING $9,840,000. THE NOTES PAYABLE BEAR INTEREST AT 1.00% AND MATURE ON DECEMBER 31, 2044. THE NOTES ARE SECURED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S REAL ESTATE, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY, AND RECEIVABLES. THE BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2025 WAS $9,840,000.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2022.

    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 June 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 March 2024.

    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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