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Raven Association

EIN 88-3580986 · Dallas, TX

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What it says it does

NONE

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

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. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$87,528 spent. CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE REPORT ACT, WHICH STRENGTHENS REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SERVICE PROVIDERS TO REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (CSAM) TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN (NCMEC). THE LEGISLATION ENHANCES EFFORTS TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE AND IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE.
$44,000 spent. SUPPORTED THE PASSAGE OF THE VICTIMS' VOICES ACT, AIMED AT ENSURING THAT SURVIVORS OF CRIME HAVE A STRONGER VOICE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS. THE ACT IMPROVES VICTIM REPRESENTATION AND INCREASES TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN HOW VICTIM IMPACT IS CONSIDERED.
$28,000 spent. ASSISTED IN ADVANCING SD SENATE BILL 15, WHICH PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIGITAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS. THIS LEGISLATION SUPPORTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BY HELPING COVER THE COSTS OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE ANALYSIS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, ENHANCING INVESTIGATIVE EFFICIENCY AND JUSTICE OUTCOMES.
$77,000 spent. EARMARKS

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 2024.
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.

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