Around-N-Over
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
As per our Articles of Incorporation and updated mission statement the goals of Around-n-Over are To preserve and promote the legacy of human powered self-propelled exploration and adventure as personified by Gran Kropp 1 To assist poor communities in their struggle towards self-sufficiency by providing basic educational aid and resources know-how and facilities 2 To inspire and instill the values of selflessness sacrifice and perseverance in young people so that they might develop into good citizens and stewards of this earth and 3 To inspire and inform young people by developing educational activities based on the realities of human powered exploration and adventure including but not limited to geography mathematics natural science physical fitness and social studies
- Income
- $5,626
- Spending
- $211,428
- Reserves
- -32.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 5515% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3658% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $2,372 spent. Castaway with Purpose documentary project about circumnavigation by human power completed by Erden Eruc in 2012 The program expenses included software subscription drives and domain hosting
- $7,252 spent. Six Summits Project and other expeditions are the source of our stories and presentations to schools and general public The expenses covered equipment required supplies maintenance licenses renewed training received travel and supplies while on expedition The final phase in this project was a historic crossing of the Pacific Ocean from North America to Asia by rowboat during the pandemic The goal was to continue across the South China Sea toward Mt Everest and beyond however visa restrictions shut down progress ending this project in 2023 with mounting costs
- $195,514 spent. Golden Globe Race is a prestigious sailing event held every four years It has historic significance as such this retro race requires skippers to use older vessels with celestial navigation limiting the use of electronic devices and exotic materials The start is on the Atlantic coast of France then skippers race solo and nonstop eastbound around Antarctica before returning to France again It typically takes eight months to complete and is considered the Everest of sailing This will inspire our audience Our expenses included the premium cost of the vessel which finished first in the 2022 race refit preparation victuals for qualifying passages and vessel storage
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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