Academics in Motion Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AIM levels the playing field by providing schools that do not have extended resources with a viable and active youth development program to assist the coaches, teachers, and administration to best prepare their students for a healthy and productive adulthood.
- Income
- $452,783
- Spending
- $403,777
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $38,500, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
- $326,555 spent. AIM is a broad based mentoring program that uses the students natural qualities of being a part of a team (competition, leadership, hardwork, sacrifice, dedication, respect, integrity, etc) and teaches them how to transfer those qualities to the classroom and life. By connecting these natural qualities the students gain confidence and build a foundation to be successful in the classroom and in life.AIM accomplishes this through a systematic approach of our YDC (mentor), Training and Development, Program Management, Research and Evaluation, Community Coalition.The YDC uses logical tools that include a Life Skills Curriculum (Goal Setting, Getting Organized, Time Management, Study Skills, Effective Thinking, Attention Control and Memory, Stress Management, Leadership, Conflict Resolution), Community Service, one-on-one planning, study hall, SAT and Pre-SAT prep, College visits, etc.Training and Development is a key component that ensures the YDCs are staying on course and addresses the needs of the students as potentially new issues arise. This also will help maintain the integrity of the program and insure best practices are implemented.Research and Evaluation allows AIM to determine whether the program is effective and hitting the target numbers. This component also allows management to determine where and if we need to tweak the program to insure success.Community Coalition enables the different folks within the community to organize around a common interest and have a positive effect. Achievements:Increased GPAIncreased classroom attendanceIncreased participation in PSAT/SATIncreased on to college rateIncreased graduation rateIncreased Community Service Hours completedCompleted on average 8 Life Skill Components
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2024.
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 April 2005.
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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