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Access College Foundation

The access college foundation helps students in the public high schools of s.hampton roads, and n. Hampton co. Go to college or other postsecondary training.

Education Norfolk, VA EIN: 541440734 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Access College Foundation

ACCESS College Foundation eliminates barriers to postsecondary education & increases college attainment for underrepresented and low-income students.

Founded
Headquarters
Norfolk, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

The access college foundation helps students in the public high schools of s.hampton roads, and n. Hampton co. Go to college or other postsecondary training.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.75
Program$0.75
75% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Access College Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Access College Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Norfolk, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 541440734. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 166 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Access College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541440734. 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.

Access College Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% 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.

Access College Foundation is located in Norfolk, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Access College Foundation has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Access College 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 medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 166 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Access College 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, Access College 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

ACCESS College Foundation eliminates barriers to postsecondary education & increases college attainment for underrepresented and low-income students. Access College Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Access College Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 541440734, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
48

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BO
Bonnie S•••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Grand Rapids initiative helps students access college resources at MLK Community Center - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
Stanton University Connects with Future Leaders at ACCESS College & Career Fair - The National Law Review
Jun 2026
natlawreview.com
City Year AmeriCorps Members Gain Access to College Credit - GlobeNewswire
May 2026
www.globenewswire.com
A new Minnesota grant is helping foster youth access college - Minnesota Reformer
Apr 2026
minnesotareformer.com
Lumina Foundation invests over $3.5 million to simplify college admissions and expand student access - Lumina Foundation
Apr 2026
www.luminafoundation.org
Trump Admin. Makes Workforce Training a Focus in College-Access Program - Education Week
Mar 2026
www.edweek.org
Governor Newsom expands financial literacy in schools and wealth-building access for women - California State Portal | C
Mar 2026
www.gov.ca.gov
A coordinated retreat from college access: What TRIO and GEAR UP cuts reveal - Brookings
Feb 2026
www.brookings.edu
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 166 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 166 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1987
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Access College Foundation

What is Access College Foundation?
Access College Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norfolk, United States. ACCESS College Foundation eliminates barriers to postsecondary education & increases college attainment for underrepresented and low-income students.
When was Access College Foundation founded?
Access College Foundation was founded in 1987.
Who leads Access College Foundation?
Bonnie Sutton serves as President/CEO.
Where is Access College Foundation located?
Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, United States.
What is Access College Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Access College Foundation trustworthy?
Access College Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Access College Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541440734.
What is Access College Foundation's website?
http://www.accesscollege.org