Adimu Men of Excellence Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Adimu Men of Excellence Inc. (Adimu) is a non-profit charitable organization providing educational and mentoring programs and services to middle and high school males designed to develop young men who exemplify respect, responsibility, brotherhood and leadership. The word "Adimu" (uh-dee-moo) is a Swahili word that means "rare". Adimu Inc. will form partnerships with school districts in order to establish chapters of the Adimu Men of Excellence Club within local middle and high schools. Adimu's goal is to work with young males, especially underprivileged and at-risk males, to provide them with essential life skills, information, mentors and opportunities that will enable them to graduate from high school and become positive and productive men within our communities. Ultimately, Adimu Inc. will establish Adimu Academy which will be comprised of physical and virtual private and charter schools set up to accomplish the mission of Adimu Men of Excellence Inc. nationwide.
- Income
- $27,696
- Spending
- $37,475
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Highest pay
- $1,260, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $37,475 spent. 1. Educational Workshops and Discussions: 15 Members participated in weekly rap sessions, workshops and other interacted forums related to subjects specific to the needs of young males 2. Peer Mentoring: Members were partnered with students from their Adimu chapter and/or chapter of Adimu from another school to foster a sense of brotherhood that promotes academic and personal excellence 3. Adult Mentors: Members partnered with qualified and highly trained adult male mentors from the community who serve as positive role models and provide support and guidance 4. Success Planning: Members developed a plan for success that will outline his short term and long term life goals and how he plans to accomplish them. This plan will be followed up with academic and mentor support and other programs and resources designed to help the student to be successful 5. Field Trips: Members participated in 2 regular field trips (college visits, step shows) designed foster positive personal and social development 6. Community Service: Members provided opportunities to serve within their communities through partnerships with other service organizations and agencies donating over 500 hours. 7. Family Enrichment: Members and their families were provided ongoing opportunities designed to strengthen the family unit in order to enrich and establish a positive home environment that will foster positive personal growth and success
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2017.
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 May 2017.
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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