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Our Hbcus Matter Foundation

EIN 85-3537613 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% 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 mission at Our HBCU's Matter Foundation, Inc is to lead the way for educational programming, career development, and economic mobility for HBCU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Income
$200,095
Spending
$173,975
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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, 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. $77,879 spent. My HBCU Matters Summit The My HBCU Matters Summit is the foundations flagship convening designed to advance college access, persistence, and economic mobility for HBCU students and families. The Summit brings together students, educators, HBCU leaders, corporate partners, policymakers, and community stakeholders for multi-day programming focused on academic success, workforce readiness, civic engagement, and leadership development. Programming includes keynote sessions, career and graduate school preparation, financial literacy workshops, mental health resources, and direct engagement with employers and scholarship providers. Outcomes: Served hundreds of high school and college-aged scholars with targeted academic and career readiness programming Increased scholar access to HBCU-aligned mentors, alumni, and employer partners Strengthened corporate and institutional partnerships supporting scholarships, internships, and workforce pipelines Expanded awareness of HBCU pathways and resources for first-generation and Pell-eligible students Generated measurable student outcomes including college enrollment support, internship connections, and leadership development opportunities
  2. $3,000 spent. Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference HBCU Braintrust Participation in the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC-ALC) through the HBCU Braintrust provided a national platform for policy engagement, advocacy, and strategic dialogue centered on the sustainability and success of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This convening facilitated direct engagement with policymakers, national advocacy organizations, higher education leaders, and funders to elevate HBCU priorities related to funding equity, student success, and institutional accountability. Outcomes: Elevated HBCU student success and funding equity issues at the national policy level Built relationships with policymakers, national funders, and advocacy partners Positioned My HBCU Matters as a thought leader in HBCU success and accountability conversations Informed future programming and research priorities aligned with federal and philanthropic initiatives Expanded visibility and credibility of the organization within national education policy networks
  3. $1,500 spent. National Black MBA Association Conference The National Black MBA Association Conference is a premier professional development and workforce access convening connecting Black professionals, students, and corporate employers. Participation supported workforce pipeline development for HBCU students and alumni by engaging corporate recruiters, executive leaders, and diversity-focused employers committed to equitable hiring and advancement. Outcomes: Expanded employer and corporate partnership opportunities aligned with career readiness and economic mobility goals Strengthened pathways to internships, fellowships, and full-time employment for HBCU students and alumni Increased organizational exposure to corporate DEI leaders and workforce development partners Enhanced knowledge of national workforce trends impacting Black professionals and HBCU graduates Supported long-term sustainability through relationship-building with potential sponsors and funders

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.

    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 April 2025.

    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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