1926 Foundation
The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as …
The 1926 Foundation Inc
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In 2009, members of the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® created The 1926 Foundation, Inc. We are a nonprofit who seeks to benefit members of the Philadelphia community through educational services and supporting community organizations whose initiatives align with our mission.
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Mission
The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), including for operating charitable programs to benefit members of the greater Philadelphia community and making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. The Foundation's services are entirely free and available to all members of the general public, not simply those who are members of the organization or those who contribute funds.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, 1926 Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodology1926 Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452410261. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $69K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
1926 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452410261. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
1926 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
1926 Foundation is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, 1926 Foundation has $69K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
1926 Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $69K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for 1926 Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, 1926 Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
In 2009, members of the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® created The 1926 Foundation, Inc. We are a nonprofit who seeks to benefit members of the Philadelphia community through educational services and supporting community organizations whose initiatives align with our mission. 1926 Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $69K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to 1926 Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 1926 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452410261, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
1926 FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 67 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about 1926 Foundation
- What is 1926 Foundation?
- 1926 Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. In 2009, members of the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® created The 1926 Foundation, Inc. We are a nonprofit who seeks to benefit members of the Philadelphia community through educational services and supporting community organizations whose initiatives align with our mission.
- When was 1926 Foundation founded?
- 1926 Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Who leads 1926 Foundation?
- Brenda Johnson serves as President.
- Where is 1926 Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is 1926 Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is 1926 Foundation trustworthy?
- 1926 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is 1926 Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 452410261.
- What is 1926 Foundation's website?
- http://the1926foundationinc.com