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Action in Montgomery Inc

EIN 52-2032072 · Takoma Park, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACTION IN MONTGOMERY'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZED POWER TO SOLVE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.

Income
$796,891
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$176,750, executive director

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $836,013 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - INVOLVES TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. WITH THIS TRAINING, LEADERS THEN ENGAGE IN ACTIONS, ORGANIZING EVENTS, AND ISSUE ADVOCACY.EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL ELEMENTARY - WORKS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, TO ENGAGE AND TRAIN PARENT LEADERS IN SCHOOLS WITH HIGH RATES OF FREE AND REDUCED MEALS (A WAY OF MEASURING POVERTY), AND TO START FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS. AFFORDABLE HOUSING - ORGANIZES AIM MEMBERS AND ALLIES TO PURSUE POLICIES THAT INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS WELL AS EFFORTS TO CONVINCE STATE AND COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO BUDGET MORE FOR MORE EQUITABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CLIMATE EQUITY SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING THROUGH TESTING FOR HARMFUL EMISSIONS FROM GAS APPLIANCES, ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED ELECTRIFICATION, AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES.PRE-K EXPANSION ADVOCATES AT THE COUNTY AND STATE LEVEL FOR INCREASED ACCESS TO PRE-K EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN.

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 2024.

    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 February 1998.

    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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