TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Alabamians for Academic Excellence and Integrity (AAEI) is a nonpartisan organization advocating for education rooted in the classical Western tradition, and the purposes which undergird classical education including pursuing truth, preserving and enriching the culture, developing good character and citizenship and ensuring graduates are prepared to succeed in their chosen vocations.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 To increase public awareness of the nature and importance of classical Western education: Website and blog were updated with information to provide public access to mission, goals and related information, approximately 6,200 unique visitors in 2023. Facebook page was used to promote website content and related information, a Twitter page was established. 180 print copies of "Going Woke in Dixie" report by Scott Yenor were distributed to Alabama legislators, donors and members of the public. PDF copies of the report were emailed to approximately 20 news media and members of university student groups. A newsletter was emailed to 69 subscribers. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	1,272
29 To provide citizens with opportunities to advocate for classical education on the local and state levels: We monitored legislative initiatives related to our mission in Alabama and other states. Links to selected articles on legislative initiatives were included in the newsletter emailed to 69 subscribers. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	0
30 To support programs and events that reflect the purposes of classical education: Newsletter subscribers were notified of an opportunity to help fund "Going Woke in Dixie" a report by Scott Yenor of the Claremont Institute, evaluating the impact of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity programs at the University of Alabama and Auburn University. Donations made to AAEI to fund the report were donated to the Claremont Institute. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	1,820
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	3,092

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Michael Cervera Director & Assistant Treasurer	2	0	0	0
Larry Clayton Director & Vice President	5	0	0	0
Louise Clayton Treasurer	2.00	0	0	0
David Jones Director	2	0	0	0
Ed Oliver Director	2	0	0	0
Mary Bess Paluzzi Secretary	2.00	0	0	0
Alan Parker Director	2	0	0	0
Sylvia Parker President	5	0	0	0
Earl Tilford Director	5	0	0	0
Don Wallace Director	2	0	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16	Description;Amount^Registered agent;129\|Website;35\|Bank fees;61\|PO Box;176\|Charitable donation to Claremont Institute;1800\|cell phone;28^Total;2229^

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Explanation

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	5,766
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	0
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	0
4	Investment income ....................................	4	0
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a	0
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a	0
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	0
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	0
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	0
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	5,766

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	0
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11	0
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	0
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	0
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	0
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	1,237
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	2,229
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	3,466

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	2,300
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	168
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	2,468

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