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Aim High Pdx

EIN 85-2996616 · Beaverton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AIM HIGH PDX IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AS MANY YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF UNIQUE CURRICULUMS, IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGIES, JOB CREATION, AND EDUCATIONAL METHODS THAT FOCUS ON RESPECT FOR OURSELVES, OTHERS, AND OUR ENVIRONMENT IN AN EFFORT TO WORK AGAINST VICTIMIZATION, BULLYING, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND DISCRIMINATORY IDEOLOGY.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
93
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$125,752, clinical 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $4.1 million spent. AIM HIGH ABA: WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. IMPACT CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN PROGRAMS: ASCENT, AND IMPACT THESE PROGRAMS ARE ROOTED IN ABA THERAPY AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BEST FIT THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS. IMPACT IS A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8-21 WITH SEVERE AUTISM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO, DUE TO BEHAVIORAL REASONS AND SIGNIFICANT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS STANDARDIZED SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THEIR BEHAVIORS. ASCENT IS A CENTER BASED BEHAVIOR THERAPY CLINIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN EARLY INTERVENTION FROM AGES 2-7 WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM.
  2. $807,270 spent. MARTIAL ARTS TUITION AND FEES: GUIDED BY THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, CLIENTS, TEAM MEMBERS AND FAMILIES, WE POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE BY USING MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL METHODS TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS, MARTIAL ARTS, AND OVER-ALL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $152,493 spent. AIM HIGH EVENTS OFFERS YOUTH SERVICES IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES. THE SERVICES OFFERED ARE CAMPS WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED, TO INCLUDE SUMMER CAMPS, AS WELL AS MONTHLY PARENT'S NIGHT OUT EVENTS. AIM HIGH EVENTS ALSO OFFERS JOB SKILLS TRAINING TO THOSE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS DEPARTMENT HIRES YOUTH AGES 14-18 TO WORK EVENTS, GAIN JOB EXPERIENCE, AND DEVELOP THEMSELVES PROFESSIONALLY.
  4. $150,681 spent. AIM HIGH INK IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PRINTS A VARIETY OF GOODS INCLUDING T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, FLYERS, PAMPHLETS, AND BAGS ALL WHICH ARE PRODUCED BY CLIENTS, STAFF AND FAMILIES OF THE COMMUNITY. AIM HIGH INK SPECIFICALLY STRIVES TO ASSIST AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH OFFERING JOB/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL SKILLS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE COMMUNITY TRANSITION PROGRAM OF PORTLAND, OR, AIM HIGH INK IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE SHIRT AT A TIME.

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? 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 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 April 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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