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The Academy in Manayunk Inc

EIN 01-0849648 · Conshohocken, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AIM ACADEMY (AIM) PROVIDES EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES SUCH AS DYSLEXIA, DYSGRAPHIA, AND DYSCALCULIA, UTILIZING RESEARCH-BASED INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND AN ARTS-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS COLLEGE PREPARATORY IN SCOPE AND SEQUENCE.AIM DEVELOPED A CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTICES TO EDUCATORS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE LATEST RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY, AND TRAINING.

Income
$42.3 million
Spending
$31.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
215
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$1.4 million, co-founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $16.5 million spent. TUITION, FEES AND RELATED SERVICES:EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE AIM ACADEMY ARE INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE-BASED, AND INNOVATIVE AND ARE DESIGNED TO SPARK STUDENT CURIOSITY AND ENTHUSIASM. THE HUMANITIES, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART & DESIGN, AND MATHEMATICS) AND ARTS CURRICULUM DEVELOP DEEP UNDERSTANDING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS NEEDED FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS. THERE WERE 403 STUDENTS SERVED THROUGH AIM ACADEMY DURING FY25.UNLIKE MANY SCHOOLS SPECIALIZING IN STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES, AIM ACADEMY'S STAFF INCLUDES IN-HOUSE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES.
  2. $9.2 million spent. TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS:THE AIM INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING & RESEARCH WAS CREATED AS A CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISSEMINATING TO EDUCATORS THE LATEST RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELDS OF LITERACY AND LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES INCLUDING DYSLEXIA. THERE WERE 8,765 EDUCATORS PARTICIPATING IN THE AIM INSTITUTE DURING FY25.
  3. $145,146 spent. TUTORING:THE AIM ACADEMY'S TUTORING CENTER PROVIDES DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE INSTRUCTION THAT IS TAILORED TO MEET EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS. THE TUTORING SERVICES CATER TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-12 AND RANGE FROM TEACHING READING READINESS SKILLS TO PROVIDING REMEDIATION AND SUPPORT IN VARIOUS ACADEMIC AREAS. TUTORS ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, STUDY SKILLS, AND ORGANIZATION OF TIME AND SCHOOLWORK SO STUDENTS CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN ALL ACADEMIC AREAS. THERE WERE 77 STUDENTS TUTORED DURING FY25.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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