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Talladegaseven

EIN 85-4135012 · Talladega, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Educational and Charitable The Talladega Seven Organization's specific purpose is to bring hope to all people, regardless of race, ethnic origin, or creed. The Talladega Seven Organization was founded on the principle of serving our community with a clear intent. Talladega Seven prides itself on being an organization that absolutely puts children first. We strive to give hope where there is none. Community engagement is at the core of our strategy. We are working to invest heavily in our surrounding communities providing assistance, support, and solutions to those who need them most.

Income
$57,740
Spending
$52,961
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% 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. $14,000 spent. The Talladega Seven Organization provided college scholarships to 16 students.
  2. $7,500 spent. Talladega Seven also provided support in the Talladega community during the holiday season. For Thanksgiving, 250 meals were provided to families in need. During the Christmas holidays 105 children from deserving families benefited from the Organizations toy giveaway. Additionally, the Organization hosted a Halloween celebration at 3 housing complexes.
  3. $7,350 spent. The Organization provided overnight college tours for 30 college bound students to visit 3 colleges. The Organization also provided free ACT tutoring for 24 students. Additionally, 100 backpacks were provided to high school students. A mentoring workshop was held that benefitted 255 male and female students.

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 October 13, 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 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 December 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 August 2021.

    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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