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Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity Inc

EIN 88-4007098 · Malden, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A GROUP OF ACTION DRIVEN MEMBERS WITH DIVERSE EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND MOST OF ALL, PASSION FOR MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR OUR CHILDREN. THE INCLUSION OF ETHNIC STUDIES FOR K-12 IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. A LEADERSHIP NEXT GENERATION PROJECT WAS LAUNCHED FOR YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$340,241
Spending
$165,970
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
30.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
1
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $153,524 spent. C.A.R.E. (COALITION FOR ANTIRACISM, RACIAL EQUITY, AND EDUCATION) CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO DERACIALIZE ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE IN THE U.S., PRIORITIZING ANTIRACISM, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE - ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATION, BUT ALSO ACROSS ALL SECTORS. IN ALIGNMENT WITH THIS MISSION, $39,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE LEADERSHIP NEXT GENERATION (LNG) PROGRAM. THIS INITIATIVE ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN AN 8-WEEK PART-TIME PLACEMENT WITH LEGISLATORS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY TO FOSTER FUTURE LEADERS COMMITTED TO EQUITY AND JUSTICE.
  2. PROVIDED $1,900 IN GRANTS TO BOSTON-AREA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING NONPROFIT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. A GRANT OF $500 WAS AWARDED TO THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND TO SUPPORT CAPACITY-BUILDING AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES FOR ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING SOCIAL GOOD. THE REMAINING $1,400 WAS AWARDED TO THE SOUTH BOSTON ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS TO HELP EXPAND AND ENHANCE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN THE SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 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 February 2023.

    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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