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Jarrad D Blade Foundation Inc

EIN 87-2864903 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Jarrad D. Blade Foundation mission is to honor the life and continue the legacy of Jarrad Denard Blade by motivating, impacting, and empowering communities.

Income
$-328
Spending
$735
Reserves
19 months of spending
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. The Jarrad D Blade Foundation continues its mission to support education, wellness, leadership, and community engagement through scholarships, workshops, and community-focused events. Funds were raised primarily through Jarrads Annual Birthday Campaign and Jarrads Annual Field Day, which served approximately 300 individuals. In addition, the Foundation hosted a variety of programs, including Community Garden Environment Project Days, Horseback Riding Sessions, Wellness Workshops, Farmers Flea Markets, Camping Experiences, Mural Art Beautification Projects, Family Screen on the Green Movie Nights, and a Halloween Festival with a Toy Giveaway. These workshops and events collectively reached more than 800 individuals and families. All activities were promoted through email campaigns, community partnerships, social media, street promotions, and word-of-mouth outreach, ensuring broad community participation and impact. The Jarrad D. Blade Foundation also supported public safety initiatives by promoting and participating in the annual MADD 5K Walk, helping raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and reinforcing our commitment to community well-being. The Foundation's community impact would not be possible without the support of various community stakeholders. In 2024, Jarrad D. Blade Foundation received Direct Public Support in the form of In Kind Services totaling $32,330.64. These services included advertising, consulting, facility use, and groundskeeping.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 December 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 October 21, 2026.

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