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Aid Another

EIN 82-5509144 · Virginia Bch, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

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

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND EMPOWER THE UNIQUE TALENTS AND VISIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY. AID ANOTHER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND ENHANCE SOCIAL SETTINGS.

Income
$198,603
Spending
$204,848
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 55%
Employees
2
Volunteers
336
Highest pay
$93,255, founder executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 28 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $87,732 spent. ESTABLISHED, IMPLEMENTED, AND SECURED FUNDING FOR BOTH THE ADULT DANCE AND SOCIAL CLUB AND THE TWEEN/TEEN SOCIAL CLUB, ENGAGING OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND DONORS. LAUNCHED AND HOSTED FOUR SUCCESSFUL SESSIONS OF ADAPTIVE DANCE, WITH EACH SESSION SERVING UP TO 20 PARTICIPANTS. DEVELOPED, IMPLEMENTED, AND FUNDED INCLUSIVE BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH AID ANOTHER, WE NOW OFFER TWO SEASONS ANNUALLY, WITH REDUCED REGISTRATION FEES MADE POSSIBLE BY STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORS, AND DONORS. DESIGNED AND INTRODUCED A DEDICATED SENSORY TENT/AREA WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS SAFE AND CALMING SPACE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH SENSORY PROCESSING CHALLENGES, OFFERING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER RELAXATION, FOCUS, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 January 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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