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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3537613

OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ATLANTA, GA 30318

Financials

$170K$180K2024$200K$174K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$200,095$173,975$26,120$67,725$0$67,725
December 31, 2024990$170,000$179,515-$9,515$15,485$0$15,485
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$200,095
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$48,650
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$43,540
Program services (functional)
$82,378
Management and general (functional)
$91,597

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,485
Total assets, end of year
$67,725
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$67,725
Land, buildings and equipment
$41,605
Net assets without donor restrictions
$67,725
Gross receipts
$200,095
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
GA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon GrahamFounder & Director
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRANDON GRAHAMFOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2498 HARVEL DR NW, ATLANTA, GA 30318-7415
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Brandon Graham, 2498 Harvel Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 303187415
Signed the 990
Brandon Graham, Founder
Phone
(404) 803-9899

Mission

The mission at Our HBCU's Matter Foundation, Inc is to lead the way for educational programming, career development, and economic mobility for HBCU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • My HBCU Matters Summit The My HBCU Matters Summit is the foundations flagship convening designed to advance college access, persistence, and economic mobility for HBCU students and families. The Summit brings together students, educators, HBCU leaders, corporate partners, policymakers, and community stakeholders for multi-day programming focused on academic success, workforce readiness, civic engagement, and leadership development. Programming includes keynote sessions, career and graduate school preparation, financial literacy workshops, mental health resources, and direct engagement with employers and scholarship providers. Outcomes: Served hundreds of high school and college-aged scholars with targeted academic and career readiness programming Increased scholar access to HBCU-aligned mentors, alumni, and employer partners Strengthened corporate and institutional partnerships supporting scholarships, internships, and workforce pipelines Expanded awareness of HBCU pathways and resources for first-generation and Pell-eligible students Generated measurable student outcomes including college enrollment support, internship connections, and leadership development opportunities
    Expenses $77,879
  • Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference HBCU Braintrust Participation in the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC-ALC) through the HBCU Braintrust provided a national platform for policy engagement, advocacy, and strategic dialogue centered on the sustainability and success of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This convening facilitated direct engagement with policymakers, national advocacy organizations, higher education leaders, and funders to elevate HBCU priorities related to funding equity, student success, and institutional accountability. Outcomes: Elevated HBCU student success and funding equity issues at the national policy level Built relationships with policymakers, national funders, and advocacy partners Positioned My HBCU Matters as a thought leader in HBCU success and accountability conversations Informed future programming and research priorities aligned with federal and philanthropic initiatives Expanded visibility and credibility of the organization within national education policy networks
    Expenses $3,000
  • National Black MBA Association Conference The National Black MBA Association Conference is a premier professional development and workforce access convening connecting Black professionals, students, and corporate employers. Participation supported workforce pipeline development for HBCU students and alumni by engaging corporate recruiters, executive leaders, and diversity-focused employers committed to equitable hiring and advancement. Outcomes: Expanded employer and corporate partnership opportunities aligned with career readiness and economic mobility goals Strengthened pathways to internships, fellowships, and full-time employment for HBCU students and alumni Increased organizational exposure to corporate DEI leaders and workforce development partners Enhanced knowledge of national workforce trends impacting Black professionals and HBCU graduates Supported long-term sustainability through relationship-building with potential sponsors and funders
    Expenses $1,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026Not on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025Check at the IRS
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
85-3537613
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$67,725
Income (IRS master file)
$200,095

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$200,095$173,975$67,725IRS
990December 2024$170,000$179,515$15,485XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-3537613).

Questions about OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION is 85-3537613.
Is OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Brandon Graham.
Who are the officers and directors of OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OUR HBCUS MATTER FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,095, expenses of $173,975 and total assets of $67,725 at year end.

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