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The Acceleration Project Inc

EIN 46-0762002 · Scarsdale, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNLOCK PATHWAYS TO WEALTH CREATION AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY BY EMPOWERING UNDER-RESOURCED SMALL BUSINESSES AND ACCELERATING THEIR GROWTH THROUGH HIGH IMPACT, CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT IN STRATEGY, OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND MARKETING.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
29
Volunteers
259
Highest pay
$109,424, president/ce

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $1.1 million spent. SCALABLE PLATFORM THROUGH SCALABLE PROGRAMMING, TAP IS ABLE TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM TO LARGER AUDIENCES. THIS INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF CONTENT IN INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. THE CONTENT CAN BE DELIVERED IN LARGE GROUP SETTINGS OR IN ONE-ON-ONE ENGAGEMENTS.
  2. $235,375 spent. STRATEGIC ADVISORY PROGRAM CONSULTATIVE ADVISORY PROGRAM DURING WHICH TAP CONSULTANTS WORK CLOSELY WITH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND GUIDE AND MENTOR THEM TOWARD FUTURE GROWTH. LENGTH OF ADVISORY PROGRAM VARIES FROM 1 MEETING TO 6+ MEETINGS OVER 12 WEEK PERIOD. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER CUSTOMIZED TOOLS AND TIME-BOUND ACTION PLANS WITH GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND TACTICS TO IMPLEMENT. WHERE APPROPRIATE, WE LEVERAGE THE ENTIRE TAP TEAM TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC CLIENT NEEDS THROUGH BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS, FOCUS GROUPS, OR PROVISION OF INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE. FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE ADVISORY PROGRAM, TAP CONSULTANTS CHECK IN WITH CLIENTS AT PRESCRIBED INTERVALS FOR 12 MONTHS TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS AND MEASURE IMPACT.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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