Ados Advocacy Foundation Inc
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What it says it does
The specific purposes of the Corporation include, without limitation, the following:(a) Provide civic education to those who support, or seek to support reparations forAmerican descendants of chattel slavery and a transformative Black agenda.(b) Deliver justice through reparations advocacyspecifically for the Americandescendants of chattel slavery;(c) Advocate for a political agenda to address discrimination against all Black Americans,inclusive of ADOS and non-ADOS Black Americans.
- Income
- $88,580
- Spending
- $29,171
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $11,877 spent. The ADOS Advocacy Foundation provides year-round training programs to its members and interested community stakeholders on effective advocacy strategies and civic engagement techniques. These educational programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to advocate within their local communities on policy and social issues directly affecting the lives and economic progress of American Descendants of Chattel Slavery (ADOS). Training activities are conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the year and include workshops, seminars, and instructional resources covering legislative advocacy, community organizing, and public policy engagement. Through these efforts, the organization seeks to build a more informed and empowered constituency capable of driving systemic improvements in areas such as economic equity, health, education, and civil rights for the ADOS community.
- $1,076 spent. The ADOS Advocacy Foundation actively engages in outreach and public education by deploying organizational representatives, including its President & Chief Executive Officer, to speak at events, town halls, conferences, and gatherings hosted by aligned organizations and community groups. Through these speaking engagements, the Foundation provides education and perspective on the unique advocacy needs and policy agenda of American Descendants of Chattel Slavery (ADOS), fostering broader awareness and coalition-building among groups whose missions intersect with the advancement of the ADOS community. These appearances serve to amplify the Foundation's message, strengthen relationships with allied organizations, and expand public understanding of the distinct historical and socioeconomic circumstances that necessitate dedicated ADOS advocacy. This program activity is conducted on an ongoing basis throughout the year across various platforms and venues.
- The ADOS Advocacy Foundation furthers its charitable mission through the direct community service efforts of its members and directors, who volunteer at charity events and relief efforts across the country in communities comprising American Descendants of Chattel Slavery. These volunteer activities encompass a broad range of humanitarian services, including but not limited to disaster relief efforts, the distribution of food, clothing, and shelter resources, and other initiatives aimed at providing direct aid and tangible support to ADOS communities in need. Organizational members and directors engage in these activities on an ongoing basis throughout the year in various locations nationwide, donating their time and labor without monetary compensation or reimbursement from the Foundation. Through this program, the Foundation demonstrates its commitment not only to systemic advocacy on behalf of the ADOS community, but also to meeting the immediate and practical needs of that community through hands-on charitable service.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on April 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on April 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2023.
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 February 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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