Carolinas Academic Leadership Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CALN ENDEAVORS TO BE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL VOICE FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, PARENTAL AUTHORITY, AND SUPERIOR SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE IN THE CAROLINAS.
- Income
- $107,541
- Spending
- $94,349
- Reserves
- 19.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
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
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 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 (4)
- $21,252 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED NUMEROUS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE STUDENTS, INCLUDING AN ON- SITE TRAINING FOR A FULL SCHOOL BOARD. THESE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS COVERED TOPICS SUCH AS DISTRICT FINANCE, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES.
- $12,800 spent. POLICY ASSISTANCE AND VIRTUAL EDUCATION - THROUGH ONLINE WORKSHOPS AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION SHARED BEST PRACTICES FOR DISTRICT POLICIES ON TOPICS SUCH AS CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY, K-12 OPEN ENROLLMENT, AND PARENTS' RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
- $4,099 spent. NETWORKING AND PROMOTION - THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ITS ANNUAL DINNER IN CHARLESTON, SC, WHERE NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHERED TO NETWORK AND SHARE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS ON FOSTERING EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTED IN DIGITAL MARKETING AND ADVERTISING TO ENGAGE NEW AUDIENCES, INCREASE EVENT ATTENDANCE, AND AMPLIFY ITS IMPACT AND REACH.
- $4,500 spent. MEMBERSHIPS AND WEBSITE INFRASTRUCTURE - THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A NEW MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM OFFERING A SUITE OF PREMIUM RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS. THESE INCLUDE RECORDINGS OF PREVIOUS TRAININGS, DIRECT PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANCE, AND CURRICULUM OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN WEBSITE IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT THE NEW MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND ENHANCE THE ONLINE USER EXPERIENCE.
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 November 6, 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 October 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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