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EIN 93-2986332 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to create pathways to financial success and unlock potential for students across middle school, high school, vocational/trade school, and college/university levels by exposing them to global entrepreneurship and wealth-building opportunities.

Income
$216,046
Spending
$214,524
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$950, director

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $73,115 spent. ShineU Program - An immersive B-school internship offering a deep dive into the world of business. The program focuses on financial literacy, utilizing technology, professional development and golf lessons for networking. Participants receive practical exposure and get to work on real-life projects, equipping them with invaluable skills and insights. Accomplishments include: Three participants received investment awards. All participants completed eight hours of financial training, five hours of technology and AI training, eight hours of golf instruction and eight hours of professional development and high impact skills training.
  2. $57,615 spent. Shine on the Links Program - An initiative introducing youth and young adults to golf as a business and social networking platform, culminating in the signature Shine2Inspire Annual Golf Classic. Accomplishments include: Fifteen young golfers competed in a PGA-style tournament; two participants received scholarship awards; all participants received training and mentorship by a PGA Associate and LPGA professional golfer.
  3. $16,990 spent. Shine2Inspire scholarship of excellence at Georgia State University - Two Students received scholarships.
  4. $9,554 spent. Mcnificent Program - An internship and business skills training program supporting Morehouse College. This program merged into the ShineU program during the middle of the year. Accomplishments in 2024 included four students who were provided hands-on business experience from an ownership perspective. They tackled real world business problems and delivered recommendations. College credits were earned for participation in the program.
  5. $4,240 spent. Shine Enthusiast Program - An AI-driven, interactive digital magazine that serves as a platform for amplifying community voices and showcasing Shine2Inspire programs, projects, and initiatives. Accomplishments: Increased reach of digital magazine from 0 to 500 subscribers: Launched a one-of-a kind digital magazine highlighting community engagement.

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 September 2023.

    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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