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Transformations by Austin Angels

EIN 84-4740532 · Northport, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TUSCALOOSA ANGELS' MISSION IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND MENTORSHIP.

Income
$223,827
Spending
$219,579
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
6
Volunteers
81
Highest pay
$57,860, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $173,577 spent. LOVE BOX PROGRAM - LOVE BOXES AND ONE-TIME SPECIAL OCCASION BOXES (EASTER, HALLOWEEN, ETC.) ARE PROVIDED TO 39 FOSTER FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES 156 CHILDREN, ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES 60+ LOCAL FOSTER FAMILIES WITH BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY BASKETS, AND EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
  2. $312 spent. DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM - EIGHT YOUTH SERVED MONTHLY. MENTORS CONNECT BI-WEEKLY WITH YOUTH WHO ARE ABOUT TO AGE OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO HELP MEET BOTH PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS AS WELL AS PROVIDE GUIDANCE THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED ONE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WITH NECESSITIES AND DORM SUPPLIES AS THEY BEGAN COLLEGE.
  3. $4,748 spent. HOLIDAY DRIVE - EACH HOLIDAY, TUSCALOOSA ANGELS HOLDS AN EVENT FOR FAMILIES TO COME DECORATE COOKIES, MAKE SWEET HOLIDAY THEMED TREATS, AND CREATE ORNAMENTS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH BREAKFAST AND A VISIT WITH SANTA DURING THE EVENT.
  4. $3,648 spent. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - ANNUAL EVENT WHERE EACH FAMILY RECEIVES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS, LUNCH BOXES, AND WATER BOTTLES. KIDS ALSO RECEIVE HAIR CUTS TO HELP THEM FEEL READY FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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