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Three Rivers Academic Mentoring Inc

EIN 38-3312582 · Three Rivers, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH INDIVIDUAL MENTORING, TRAM STRIVES TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, FRIEND AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO COMBAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE.

Income
$144,950
Spending
$128,840
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
77.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$27,819, executive di

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. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 77.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 207% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $80,607 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON HELPING STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES AND HOW THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE UTILIZE FOCUSED HOMEWORK AND ACADEMIC HELP ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR STUDENTS LEARN DIFFERENT TYPES OF CREATIVE ARTS AND RECEIVE CHARACTER EDUCATION TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN THEIR CLASSROOM AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $1,031 spent. SUMMER CAMP - A WEEK LONG PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES, AND HOW THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE CAMP HELPS STUDENTS EXPLORE THE ARTS AND SCIENCES WHILE ENJOYING AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.

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 November 6, 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 April 1997.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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