Glenn Hudson Muay Thai Self Defense Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- 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
Glen Hudson Muay Thai Self Defense Academy is an Illinois nonprofit organization based in Robbins, south-east suburbs of Chicago and services the southeast to southwest suburbs. The Organization is dedicated to helping children and families to stop the cycle of poverty and dependence upon a system that is unable to meet their needs. The Organization strives to achieve their goals by offering an array of programs and services in a diverse atmosphere by helping reduce the root causes of juvenile crime through the physical arts. The physical arts are uniquely suited for the personal development of children, stressing such values as respect, discipline, courage, and integrity while also teaching goal-setting skills and instilling a positive work ethic. The programs provided include the following: A Before and After School Program, including a light breakfast and/or afternoon snack, homework assistance, and physical fitness activities; Fitness Programs including Muay Thai boxing, Kickboxing
- Income
- $432,387
- Spending
- $438,220
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $88,400, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 101% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3385% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (1)
- $381,122 spent. The Organization strives to achieve their goals by offering an array of programs and services in a diverse atmosphere by helping reduce the root causes of juvenile crime through the physical arts. The programs provided include the following: A Before and After School Program, including a light breakfast and/or afternoon snack, homework assistance, and physical fitness activities; Fitness Programs including Muay Thai boxing, Kickboxing, Boxing, Aerobics, Weight-Lifting and general Self-Defense; and Athletic Programs, including youth basketball, cheerleading and youth summer camp for ages six (6) through thirteen(13)
Source: Form 990 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 January 2004.
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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