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Xceleader

EIN 85-2923799 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Xceleader empowers students and alumni to discover the value of purposeful leadership and community impact.

Income
$154,857
Spending
$184,763
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
  1. Xceleader's School of Hustle SOH program is a transformative initiative to empower a vibrant community of emerging entrepreneurs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCUs. SOH strategically addresses the $1.6 trillion revenue disparity between Black-owned and non-Black-owned businesses by offering targeted resources, essential funding opportunities, and practical strategies to successfully start and scale businesses. Through robust mentorship, hands-on workshops, and connections to seasoned entrepreneurs, students receive the foundational tools and guidance necessary to overcome barriers, foster economic mobility, and build sustainable, impactful enterprises.
  2. XceleadHer equips Black women at HBCUs with the mentorship, career training, and funding needed to rise in leadership. Since 2020, the program has trained over 450 leaders across 40+ HBCUs. Signature initiatives like the HBCU Womens Leadership Summit and the XceleadHer Impact Fund provide hands-on development and financial support to increase Black womens representation in positions of power and influence.
  3. VoteHBCUis a national nonpartisan initiative empowering students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCUs to own their voice, understand their power, and engage in civic participation year-round. Through campus activations, voter registration, and open discussion panels, VoteHBCU bridges the gap between education and action, ensuring that Black youth are registered to vote and informed, mobilized, and inspired to shape the future of their communities and the nation.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2025 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 November 2020.

    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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