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Armstead Academic Project

EIN 83-3737117 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARMSTEAD ACADEMIC PROJECT INVESTS ITS TIME, RESOURCES, AND PASSION INTO CREATING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN THE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA AREA BY PROVIDING SPACE AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN THE AREA. ARMSTEAD ACADEMIC PROJECT SEEKS OUT AND IDENTIFIES COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE ALREADY MANAGING AND RUNNING UNDER-FUNDED DIRECT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, AND PROVIDES THOSE LEADERS AND PROGRAMS WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALLOW THOSE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THEIR SIZE AND SCALE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ARMSTEAD ACADEMIC PROJECT AIMS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUFFICIENT TO ESTABLISH A PHYSICAL LOCATION THAT SERVES AS A CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER THAT IS ANCHORED IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA.

Income
$543,907
Spending
$410,247
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$137,683, past exec di

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 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $12,500 spent. ARMSTEAD ACADEMIC PROJECT PROVIDES FUND TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PROJECT AWARDS GRANTS TO APPLICANTS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: EACH APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROJECT, THE TOTAL COST, AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM AAP. IN THEIR GRANT APPLICATIONS, APPLICANTS MUST DESCRIBE THE WORK OF THEIR AGENCY OR PROGRAM, INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES. NEXT, THE APPLICANT MUST EXPLAIN THE SPECIFIC PROJECT TO BE FUNDED BY INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, ITS GOALS, A TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION, AND SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE FUNDED. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE POPULATION THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT RECEIVING TEH GRANT. FINALLY, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE AN EVALUATION OF THEIR EXPECTED RESULTS AND HOW THEY WILL MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR ACTIVITIES. ARMSTEAD ACADEMIC PROJECT PROVIDES FUND TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PROJECT AWARDS GRANTS TO APPLICANTS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: EACH APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROJECT, THE TOTAL COST, AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM AAP. IN THEIR GRANT APPLICATIONS, APPLICANTS MUST DESCRIBE THE WORK OF THEIR AGENCY OR PROGRAM, INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES. NEXT, THE APPLICANT MUST EXPLAIN THE SPECIFIC PROJECT TO BE FUNDED BY INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, ITS GOALS, A TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION, AND SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE FUNDED. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE POPULATION THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT RECEIVING TEH GRANT. FINALLY, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE AN EVALUATION OF THEIR EXPECTED RESULTS AND HOW THEY WILL MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR ACTIVITIES.
  2. $286,329 spent. HOSTED STORYTIME EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, A FOOTBALL CAMP, A SUMMER READING PROGRAM, AND CAREER CAMPS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.
  3. HOSTED STORYTIME EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, A FOOTBALL CAMP, A SUMMER READING PROGRAM, AND CAREER CAMPS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.

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 November 2021.

    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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