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The a I M Center Inc

EIN 58-1718368 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE HOPE, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL CHANGE TO ENRICH AND CELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
20.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 49%
Employees
44
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$129,299, president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 16 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 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. $863,604 spent. RECOVERY THROUGH THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL - THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR RECOVERY THROUGH CHOICE. MEMBERS CHOOSE THE STAFF THEY WORK WITH AND PRIORITIZE THEIR RECOVERY GOALS TO IMPROVE THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS APPROACH BUILDS CONFIDENCE THROUGH A FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE, WHICH ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO TAKE RISKS, TRY NEW THINGS, AND ENERGIZE THEIR RECOVERY.
  2. $616,930 spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS USE STABLE HOUSING AS A PLATFORM FOR HEALTH, RECOVERY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE A.I.M. CENTER, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PROPERTY AND HOUSING MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TENANTS TO DEVELOP CONNECTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND BUILD SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS.
  3. $482,891 spent. EMPLOYMENT - INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT SUPPORT (IPS) PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND ONCE EMPLOYED, SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED IN MAINTAINING THE JOB. TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT (TE) IS A VOCATIONAL, REHABILITAION PROGRAM WHERE MEMBERS CAN GAIN OR RE-GAIN SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT. TE PLACEMENTS GENERALLY LAST FROM SIX TO NINE MONTHS AND ALLOW MEMBERS TO TRY ANOTHER PLACEMENT OR MOVE TO INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 August 1987.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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