Association of Independent Mortgage Experts
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What it says it does
TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION OF EXPERTS EMPOWERED WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO SUCCESSFULLY ADVISE CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE ON RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NEEDS. AIME CULTIVATES IDEAS, PROVIDES EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS, AND IMPACTS LEGISLATIVE AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.
- Income
- $4.6 million
- Spending
- $4.4 million
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $233,884, past chair & ceo (thru 5/2/24)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- AIME IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE EXPERTS. ITS LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY DURING 2024 WAS GENERAL SUPPORT OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE OR CONNECT THEM WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO SUCCESSFULLY ASSIST CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE WITH RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NEEDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO AIME'S MEMBERS INCLUDED TRAINING/EDUCATION ON TOPICS RELATED TO ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, AND BUILDING WHOLESALE MORTGAGE BROKERAGE BUSINESSES RANGING FROM INDIVIDUALLY OPERATED TO LARGE SCALE OPERATION; DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY VENDORS SUPPORTING THE BROKER CHANNEL, ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS FOR SEEKING AND SHARING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE AIME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY; ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING PROCEDURAL HOLD-UPS WITH LOANS PROCESSED THROUGH AIME'S LENDER PARTNERS; AND NETWORKING/REFERRAL ASSISTANCE ACROSS THE NATIONAL BROKER LANDSCAPE.MEMBER BENEFITS:-A MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE AIME MEMBERSHIP PORTAL TO CONNECT MEMBERS WITH ONE ANOTHER ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE BY AIME VENDOR AND LENDER PARTNERS-REGIONAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING WORKSHOPS HELD ACROSS THE COUNTRY-SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITIES HOSTED BY AIME, EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS, WITH WEEKLY CONTENT AND TRAINING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION AROUND TOPICS THAT CAN HELP INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE EXPERTS GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.-MEMBER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES VIA LOCAL AND VIRTUAL MEET UPS-A WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS-WEEKLY BROKER-TO-BROKER PODCAST EXCLUSIVELY FOR AIME MEMBERS, FEATURING INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE EXPERTS SHARING BEST PRACTICES, SUCCESS STORIES, AND BENEFITS OF AIME MEMBERSHIP.-TWO WEEKLY OPEN INVITATION "MORTGAGE MORNINGS" WEBINARS (ONE SCHEDULED FOR EACH COAST) WITH MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS AS GUESTS WHO SHARED EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE ON LENDER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, BEST PRACTICES FOR LOAN PROCESSING, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND OTHER TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY- A WOMEN' S MORTGAGE NETWORK (WMN) PODCAST FOCUSED ON ISSUES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY- BROKER POWER UP PODCAST TO PROVIDE COACHING FOR WHOLESALE MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS BY MEMBERS OF AIME DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY COACHES.-MONTHLY WEBINARS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH TRAINING AROUND MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER TOPICS TO HELP INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE EXPERTS GROW THEIR BUSINESS.-EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PERKS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LISTS OF PREFERRED INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND MEMBER DISCOUNTS, INCLUDING: -DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTION FEES FOR ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY OFFERINGS. -DISCOUNTED PRE-EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
- ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE AIME'S FUSE NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA, WAS ITS SECOND LARGEST FUNDED EVENT OF THE YEAR. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED 807 ATTENDEES WITH EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FORM OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, BREAK-OUT SESSIONS, AND A VENDOR/LENDER EXHIBIT HALL. EXHIBITORS INCLUDED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LENDERS AND VENDORS THAT PROVIDE PRODUCTS, TOOLS, AND SERVICES FOR BROKERS IN THE WHOLESALE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY. THE CONFERENCE ALSO INCLUDED AN INTEGRATED "HALL OF AIME" EVENT IN WHICH AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE BROKER COMMUNITY WERE PRESENTED TO LEADING BROKERS.
- REGIONAL WORKSHOPSIN 2024, AIME LAUNCHED SEVERAL IMPACTFUL REGIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS THAT GREATLY BENEFITED THE MORTGAGE BROKER COMMUNITY. - NATIONAL MORTGAGE BROKERS DAY RAISED AWARENESS THROUGH REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS, HIGHLIGHTING THE VITAL ROLE OF BROKERS TO HOMEBUYERS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS.-THE SUCCESS TRACK INITIATIVE OFFERED WEEKLY TRAINING TO REFINE BUSINESS PRACTICES.- AIME ON TOUR ENGAGED LOCAL BROKERS WITH TAILORED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.- AIME ACADEMY PROVIDED ESSENTIAL TRAINING FOR BROKERS AND SUPPORT STAFF, FACILITATING ONBOARDING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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