Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs is a Charitable Organization. Develop progressive-thinking individuals Through an Atmosphere of Community Participation and Educational Engagement for All Persons Directly Affected by The Transatlantic - Global Slave Trade and Human Trafficking
- Income
- $71,297
- Spending
- $71,595
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $5,363, executive director
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
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% 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)
- $99,500 spent. The Juneteenth & African American Arts Museum (JA3M) West African artifacts, BIPOC artists' exhibits, historic photographs, local Juneteenth chronological images, visual arts programs, literary arts programs, an event space for rental, a micro-theater for staging events, and so much more... It is a vision to possess not only a centralized headquarters for Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs, Inc. (TSEJA), but also a venue with the capacity to offer the aforementioned to low-income communities as well as the general public. This is the vision of the Juneteenth & African American Arts Museum (JA3M) of Dothan, Alabama. This project will reach 5,000 participants annually, including Boys and Girls Club of the Wiregrass members and other children aged 4 and above.
- $12,500 spent. Juneteenth Educational Parade and Celebration in downtown Dothan, Alabama, a vibrant event that honors the significance of Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This year, the parade will commence promptly at 10:00 AM, regardless of weather conditions, so come prepared to enjoy a day filled with community spirit and rich cultural heritage. Participants and spectators alike will witness a colorful procession featuring local schools, community organizations, and various groups, all coming together to celebrate freedom, resilience, Education, and unity. This Project has over 300 participants and over 2500 spectators. Following the parade, the festivities will continue inside the Dothan Civic Center, where the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area will take place. This indoor event promises to be a spectacular gathering, showcasing a variety of activities, including live music performances by talented local artists, dance showcases that highlight traditional African American dance forms, education regarding human trafficking, and poetry.
- $16,000 spent. The "Shout" mural, completed in June 2025 by Alabama artist Erica "E.L." Chisolm, is a vibrant public artwork located on the side of the SEACAP building at 601 North St. in Dothan, AL. It honors the first Juneteenth parade held in 2021 and celebrates freedom within the historic Dixie Depot community. Hundreds came out to help paint the mural on the community participation day, including community families, Dothan's Mayor, Commissioners, and the Wiregrass community.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.