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Institute of Makers of Explosives

EIN 13-0870910 · Washington, DC

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What it says it does

IME'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SAFE AND SECURE MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

SAFETY & EDUCATION - COMPRISED OF PUBLICATIONS, ELEARNING, POSTERS, VIDEOS, SAFETY TRAINING KITS, ETC., ADDRESSING A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS ALL RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES SAFETY AND SECURITY.
LEGISLATIVE REGULATORY AFFAIRS - THE INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES IS THE TRUSTED VOICE OF THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY FOR POLICYMAKERS IN CONGRESS AND AT FEDERAL AGENCIES. THROUGH OUR STRONG BIPARTISAN RELATIONSHIPS, WE ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TO PROMOTE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT SUPPORT A SAFE, SECURE, AND PRODUCTIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY.
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING - THE INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES SERVES AS THE TRUSTED VOICE OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY. WORKING WITH OUR MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE MEDIA WE PROMOTE THE SAFE AND SECURE MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES. IN ADDITION, WE MARKET OUR SAFETY EDUCATION MATERIALS THROUGH A BROAD AUDIENCE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVES INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1935.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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