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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2024 Expires: September 2026

ACT Now Education

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
14 16 17 18
(240) 714-0084
1175 Peachtree Road NE, 10th Floor
Atlanta, GA, 30361
https://actnoweducation.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

ACT Now Education does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.

ACT Now does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2024 budget information, it indicated that the budget did not identify:

  • Total projected program service expenses.
  • Total projected fundraising expenses.

Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

ACT Now does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2022.

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

ACT Now does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://actnoweducation.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • A summary of 2022 program service accomplishments.

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

ACT Now does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://actnoweducation.org/, does not indicate:

  • What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 13

ACT Now Education meets the remaining 13 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to inspire and empower our community via education by providing upskilling, reskilling, and career-enhancing information and opportunities for active duty, veterans, military spouses, reservists, and the National Guard in order to better lives and strengthen minds."

Year, State Incorporated:
2021, GA

Also Known As:
ACT Now Education

ACT Now Education (ACT Now) works to empower the military community through educational and career development initiatives. The organization reports offering personalized career planning and guidance for those transitioning from military to civilian employment, support in business development for aspiring entrepreneurs, and facilitating job opportunities by connecting military personnel with potential employers. ACT Now reports emphasizing the importance of professional certifications and apprenticeships, and championing the concept of lifelong learning, offering upskilling and reskilling opportunities to enhance career prospects and personal development. The organization’s target audience includes Active Duty personnel, Veterans, Military Spouses, Reservists, and the National Guard. Through these efforts, ACT Now reports aiding in career advancement and contributing to the overall well-being and empowerment of individuals within the military community.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, ACT Now Education's program expenses were:

Program services $223,824
Total Program Expenses $223,824

Chief Executive
Jai Salters, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mona Contractor

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Administrative Assistant

Board Size
7

Paid Staff Size
0

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Note: ACT Now reports being an all-volunteer organization, with Jai Salters volunteering as Executive Director.

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals

Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $262,179, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on ACT Now Education's unaudited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants $257,910
Contributions $4,269
Interest income $10
Total Income $262,189

Programs: 93% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $262,189
Total expenses: $241,963
  Program expenses $223,824
  Fundraising expenses $8,144
  Administrative expenses $9,995
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $20,226
Beginning Net Assets $1,194
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $21,420
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $21,420

Note: The financial summary above is based on internally produced financial statements for the 6 month period ended June 30, 2023. 

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance