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Act Now Foundation Inc

EIN 46-1334013 · Union City, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Raising awareness and educating under-served urban communities about Alzheimers disease , prevention and early detection.

Income
$815,105
Spending
$809,132
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
8
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$95,000, 96 linwood pl fort lee, nj 07024

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 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 (7)
  1. $152,044 spent. THE ALZHEIMERS EARLY DETECTION PROJECT is a memory screening assessment, prevention, and treatment program for seniors with risk factors of cognitive memory decline. The program provides free cognitive memory screening exams, disease education, caregiver education and referrals of at-risk patients to physicians for follow-up assessment.
  2. $253,466 spent. ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES - a caregiver support group and crisis management support program to create and prevent burnout, reduce levels of strain and depression, and increase caregiver capacity with the primary intent on delivering individual Crisis Management Support. Support includes immediate help on ADRD behavioral interventions, neglect and abuse, wandering, theft, rehousing, depression, burnout, referrals, and other complications that arise and threaten the treatment of ADRD.
  3. $122,270 spent. Alzheimers Care Project is an in-home assessment, treatment & management program for people living with Alzheimers disease or related dementia that are home bound. The program is intended to provide assistance & comprehensive care to seniors living at home with dementia & those who care for them over the course of their illness; to age in place with a maximum of independence.
  4. $180,765 spent. ALZHEIMERS PREVENTION EDUCATION PROJECT The Alzheimers Prevention Education Project is a group awareness and educational program that addresses 3 categories of individuals closest to the Alzheimers epidemic including seniors, caregivers, and individuals who have been diagnosed with dementia.
  5. $16,386 spent. APPROACHING DEMENTIA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Training program for law enforcement and first responders to recognize, identify and properly respond to characteristics typically displayed by individuals with dementia
  6. ALZHEIMERS PREVENTION EDUCATION PROJECT 180765. 183229. 0.
  7. APPROACHING DEMENTIA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS 16386. 17118. 0.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2015.

    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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