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Ifcma Inc

EIN 85-4007596 · Gaithersburg, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IFCMA TEACHES STUDENTS AGED 6 TO 75+ TAI CHI, MARTIAL ARTS AND KICKBOXING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE STUDENTS' PHYSICAL, MIND, AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH SAFE, POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$67,327
Spending
$73,609
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $62,892 spent. IRON FIST CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS' (IFCMA'S) MARTIAL ARTS AND KICKBOXING CLASSES PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING METHODS TO TEENS AND ADULTS THAT BUILD THEIR PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND INSTILL A SPECIAL MENTAL DISCIPLINE MEANT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SPIRITS AND DEVELOP THEIR ABILITY TO DEAL WITH CONFRONTATIONS UNDER INTENSE STRESS. CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN A SAFE, POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. TAI CHI CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS FOCUS ON MOVING IN A SLOW, GENTLE AND RELAXED PACE TO 1) REDUCE PAIN LEVELS AND PREVENT INJURY, 2) IMPROVE DISCIPLINE AND FOCUS, 3) PROMOTE FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE.
  2. 4) BOOST MOBILITY AND BODY CONTROL. IFCMA HAS ESTABLISHED A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT REDUCES MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THIS INITIATIVE ENSURES THAT ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.

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

  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 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 2024.

    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 May 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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