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Arizona Elks Major Projects Inc

EIN 86-0003895 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AEMPS MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAS CHILDRENS RESEARCH CENTER AND OTHER LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, AEMP MAINTAINS AND OPERATES A YOUTH CAMP IN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA.

Income
$652,248
Spending
$874,749
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
88.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$50,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 88.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2656% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 April 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. $701,130 spent. THE CHILDERNS RESEARCH CENTER MAJOR PROJECTS GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDERN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNVERSITY OF AZ CHILDERNS RESEARCH CENTER AND OTHER LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
  2. $39,272 spent. ARIZONA ELKS YOUTH CAMP THE GOAL IS TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH OF ARIZONA THROUGH MAINTAINING AND MAKING AVAILABLE CAMP FACILITIES IN THE SIERRA ANCHA MOUNTAIN RANGE IN ARIZONA. THE CAMP IS MADE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH GROUPS DESCRIBED AS BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, BROWNIES, EXPLORERS, CAMP FIRE GIRLS, 4-H, CASA, CHURCH GROUPS AND OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CAMP IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY REUNIONS.
  3. $31,000 spent. COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS ARE REWARDED IN $1,000 GRANTS TO VARIOUS ARIZONA ELK LODGES. THESE GRANTS BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS ARE 501 ( C ) 3 ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING OR FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 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 April 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 December 1938.

    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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