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Aarons Presents Inc

EIN 46-4010444 · Andover, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO THINK OUTSIDE OF THEMSELVES AND RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT THEY CAN HAVE ON OTHERS. TO SUPPORT YOUTH AS THEY DISCOVER, EMBRACE, DEVELOP AND USE THEIR TALENTS AND UNIQUE QUALITIES AND DEVELOP SOCIAL AWARENESS, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

Income
$623,092
Spending
$591,663
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
26
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$29,615, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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

Good: 77 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $105,863 spent. AGENTS AND CHANGE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AS OUR PARTICIPANTS ENTER THEIR TEENAGE YEARS WITH MENTORSHIP AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CATEGORIES OF: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL/CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, CONTRIBUTING AND HELPING OTHERS AND STAYING CONNECTED. WE SEND NEARLY 70 YOUTH TO SUMMER PROGRAMS EACH YEAR, AND FOR MANY, IT MARKS THEIR FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME OR EXPERIENCING THE WONDERS OF CAMPING IN NATURE. OTHER PARTNERSHIPS WITH TUTORS, COLLEGE COUNSELORS, ARTISTS AND AMERICAN REPERTOY THEATER ALSO GREATLY ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR TEENS. WE ALSO HAVE WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP AT OUR OFFICE NEAR LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL EVERY WEEK FOR ANY INTERESTED TEENAGER.
  2. $97,756 spent. GIVERS AND VISIONARIES PROGRAM (PRIMARILY UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL) OFFERS A PLATFORM FOR YOUTH TO EXECUTE THEIR OWN IDEAS BENEFITTING PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, IT IS UP TO THEM TO JOIN, AS NOTHING IN AARONS PRESENTS IS EVER REQUIRED OR FORCED. AFTER COMPLETEING AN APPLICATION, YOUTH PLAN THEIR PROJECTS WITH A MENTOR, TYPICAALY AT WEEKLY SCHOOL MEETINGS DURING RECESS, LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS BY TELEPHONE. MENTORS COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS TO GET PERMISSION AND HELP COORDINATE ANY LOGISTICS NEEDED. THE YOUTH ARE THE LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS, AND THEY EXECUTE THEIR PROJECTS IN THE LARGER COMMUNITY, WHETHER PLAYING WITH AFGHAN REFUGEE CHILDREN, VISITING THE ELDERLY, CLEANING UP PARKS, HELPING ANIMALS, DELIVERING GROCERIES TO PEOPLE IN NEED, PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN, ETC YOUTH AND MENTORS OFTEN SHARE A MEAL AFTERWARDS TO FURTHER CEMENT THEIR BOND WITH EACH OTHER AND PHOTOS ARE SHARED WITH PARENTS.
  3. $5,788 spent. OUR NASCANT AP ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SHOWS THAT BECOMING AN ADULT CONTINUES A REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ONCE YOUTH HAVE WORKED WITH US, THEY FOREVER BELONG TO THE AARONS PRESENTS FAMILY. IF THEY CHOOSE TO STAY CONNECTED, WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A GATEWAY TO A NETWORK OF OTHE ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND REFERRALS TO OTHER RESOURCES, AVENUES FOR SELF DISCOVERY, AND PATHWAYS TO BOTH PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND MENINGFUL CONTRIBUTION, THE HEART OF OUR MISSION.

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 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 June 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 July 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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