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Kristine Pettoni Foundation

EIN 87-1141853 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support underserved mothers in Atlanta Georgia rejoining the workforce through providing education support resources and financial assistance. Foundation activities and programs assist mothers in their efforts to reenter the workforce progress in careers and achieve financial stability.

Income
$15,794
Spending
$35,986
Reserves
32.3 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

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, 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. Elevate is a financial grant program that provides up to $10,000 to mothers who complete lessons offered through the KPF Accelerate program and show how the funds will help them achieve their professional goals. The purpose of these grants is to provide the financial stimulus needed to elevate Moms to the career path of their choosing. 3 mothers were given grants in 2025.
  2. Accelerate is a Career Readiness program which provides foundational knowledge career readiness lessons and personalized support needed to enter or return to the workforce with confidence. Accelerate includes various comprehensive lessons and personalized advisory support to develops or enhance career preparedness skills. Mothers have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with advisors to practice new skills. The Accelerate program lessons are developed and offered on demand along with the support of live advisors. Individuals going through Accelerate may be awarded a stipend for financial assistance designed to provide flexibility to focus on lessons through assisting with childcare transportation etc. 1 individual was granted a stipend in 2025.
  3. Provided charitable donation to individual going through Accelerate program for the specific purpose of obtaining auto transportation.

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 October 13, 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 June 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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