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Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood Inc

EIN 22-2822566 · Maplewood, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACHIEVE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES SOUTH-ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS BY ADDRESSING INEQUITIES, INSPIRING INNOVATION AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES: CHAMPION EXCELLENCE: ENHANCING STUDENT EXPERIENCES THROUGH MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND FUNDING THAT ADVANCE BEST EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES ADDRESS EQUITY: ADDRESSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND UNMET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT BUILD COMMUNITY: BRINGING TOGETHER AND WORKING IN COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS (STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY AT LARGE) TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DELIVER SOLUTIONS: LISTENING TO STAKEHOLDERS, EVALUATING OPTIONS, AND RESPONDING TO EVOLVING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

Income
$363,520
Spending
$347,124
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
4

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $147,039 spent. THE ACHIEVE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. ACHIEVE SUPPORTS OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS BY CHAMPIONING EXCELLENCE, ADDRESSING INEQUITIES, INSPIRING INNOVATION AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY.
  2. $81,783 spent. ACHIEVE RAISES FUNDS AND GIVES FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOUCHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL-12TH GRADE. THROUGH MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING - LIKE THE ACHIEVE VOLUNTEER TUTOR PROGRAM, COLLEGE TEST PREP AND ESSAY COACHING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAC (MINORITY/MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY), EDUCATOR GRANTS, ANNUAL MAKER MADNESS STEAM FAIR, AND POLLOCK ARTS INITIATIVE - ACHIEVE AIMS TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS, FOSTER BEST EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES, AND ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GAP.
  3. THE ACHIEVE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES SOUTH-ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS BY ADDRESSING INEQUITIES, INSPIRING INNOVATION AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES: CHAMPION EXCELLENCE: ENHANCING STUDENT EXPERIENCES THROUGH MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND FUNDING THAT ADVANCE BEST EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES ADDRESS EQUITY: ADDRESSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND UNMET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT BUILD COMMUNITY: BRINGING TOGETHER AND WORKING IN COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS (STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY AT LARGE) TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DELIVER SOLUTIONS: LISTENING TO STAKEHOLDERS, EVALUATING OPTIONS, AND RESPONDING TO EVOLVING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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