Abraham in Motion Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create an evocative body of work that investigates the complex interrelation of personal identity and community, particularly among those largely under served by contemporary dance.Abraham in Motion, Inc. cultivates impassioned dialogue not only through the singular artistic work the company produces, but also through inventive community programs that includes workshops, school performances, community discussions, and ongoing dialogues. At the heart of this work is a deeply held, organization-wide commitment to community that is manifest in every artistic work an activity of the company-programmatic, administrative, artistic, and educational.
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $133,847, artistic dir.
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.1 million spent. In 2024, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham reached 23,334 audience members through performances at 16 venues across 10 U.S. states and 4 countries. These audiences experienced a dynamic range of new works by Artistic Director Kyle Abraham, as well as works commissioned by choreographers reflecting the companys continued commitment in advancing contemporary dance movement and language. Beyond the stage, A.I.M deepens its impact through robust community activities including: educational seminars, panel discussions, campus visits, movement workshops, and lecture demonstrations. These programs are designed to foster dialogue, inviting multi-generational audiences into conversations with A.I.M artists exploring culture, identity, and the role of the arts in our society. Education remains a cornerstone of A.I.Ms mission. In 2024, the company offered two free week-long Intensives for pre-professional dancers in New York City and Los Angeles to provide training, mentorship, and community. The Intensives reflect A.I.Ms investment in the next generation of dance artists and a belief in the power of access and opportunity for all.
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
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.
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? 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.
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 March 2019.
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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