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Ember Academy Inc

EIN 93-2117615 · Melbourne, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMBER ACADEMY FUNCTIONS AS A SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND CARE TO A UNIQUE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE OFTEN UNDERSERVED. EMBER ACADEMY UTILIZES THE STRONGEST EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO SUPPORT THESE CHILDREN IN ACHIEVING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL SUCCESS. EMBER SERVES THE STUDENT AS A WHOLE; BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS IN THE CLASSROOM TO MAXIMIZING APPLICABLE LIVING SKILLS AS THEY PERTAIN TO THEIR ROLE AS A MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY. EMBER ACADEMY STRIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THOSE WHO ARE NEURODIVERGENT AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS METHODS THAT ARE USED IN BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE A WELL-CENTERED APPROACH TO LEARNING.

Income
$264,049
Spending
$232,468
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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 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. $137,456 spent. IN THE 20242025 ACADEMIC YEAR, OUR SCHOOL PROVIDED PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO 17 STUDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD), RANGING IN AGE FROM 8 TO 18 YEARS. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATES EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL INSTRUCTION HOURS WITH PROGRESS MONITORED THROUGH QUARTERLY ASSESSEMENTS. K-2 290 HOURS 3-4 440 HOURS 5-12 1760 HOURS
  2. $6,762 spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM THE SCHOOL ORGANIZED MULTIPLE FIELD TRIPS TO VARIOUS VENUES DURING THE YEAR. EACH FIELD TRIP WAS AIMED AT ENHANCING STUDENTS' LIFE SKILLS AND PROMOTE SOCIAL INTEGRATION. OVER THE SCHOOL YEAR, 17 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH ALL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING IMPROVED PROFICIENCY IN TARGETED LIFE SKILLS.
  3. $4,200 spent. PARENT AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FAMILIES, THE SCHOOL OFFERS ONE ON ONE GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, AND NAVIGATING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. ALL FAMILIES USED VARING AMOUNTS OF SUPPORT. POST-SESSION REVIEWS REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN HOME-BASED SUPPORT STRATEGIES.

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 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 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 June 2024.

    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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