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Willie and Aikisha Colon Foundation Inc

EIN 88-2237516 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH OUR FOUR PROGRAM INITIATIVES THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO FOSTER LOCAL GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. THESE PROGRAMS UNDERSCORE OUR DEDICATION TO THE WELL BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND OUR COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION PREPARATION; HEATH AND WELLNESS AND YOUTH SPORTS.

Income
$96,759
Spending
$99,729
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 467% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (5)
  1. $72,136 spent. FARISH FORWARD FESTIVAL & EXPO CELEBRATES THE VIBRANT CULTURE AND CREATIVITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, SHOWCASING LOCAL MUSIC, CULINARY ARTS, AND CREATIVE TALENTS. THIS EVENT EMBODIES OUR ORGANIZATIONS PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY BRINGING TOGETHER RESIDENTS, ARTISTS, AND BUSINESSES TO FOSTER A SENSE OF UNITY AND PRIDE IN OUR SHARED CULTURE HERITAGE.
  2. $6,511 spent. CHRISTMAS IN THE BRONX IS A HEARTFELT INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS, MEALS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY IN THE BRONX CAN EXPERIENCE JOY AND TOGETHERNESS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
  3. $3,433 spent. WILLIE COLON YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP IS A FREE, HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH ATHLETIC TRAINING, MENTORSHIP,AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. ROOTED IN THE WILLIE AND AISKHA COLON FOUNDATIONS CORE PRINCIPLES, THE CAMP PROMOTES EDUCATION THOUGH STRUCTURED SKILL-BUILDING, REINFORCES HEALTH & WELLNESS WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION, AND CHAMPIONS YOUTH AS A TOOL FOR INSTILLING DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP. BY CREATING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT,THE CAMP NURTURES YOUNG ATHLETES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES-EQUIPPING THEM TO THRIVE ON ANF OFF THE FIELD.
  4. $7,970 spent. HBCU COLLEGE FAIR - $1104 HEALTH FAIR - $3340 WILLIE COLON GOLF OUTING - $3526
  5. HBCU COLLEGE FAIR - $1104 7970. 0. 31180.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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