Iamu Independent Achievements for Minority Youth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to break cycles of trauma and incarceration by equipping every young person we serve to rise as confident, purpose-driven leaders who create lasting change within their families and communities
- Income
- $85,000
- Spending
- $19,083
- Reserves
- 41.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 (5)
- $9,500 spent. Facilitated the legal process for vacating records to remove employment barriers as part of the Gideon Project, we received a pass-through grant part of partnership with Institute for Black Justice and Greater Tacoma Community Foundation through Commerce, with this partnership we helped 11 individuals help vacate their records, get legal documents, pay transportation for court.
- $1,165 spent. (Beyond Impact Re-Entry Program): Launched program for youth and young adults transitioning from the judicial system. We provided 16 individuals with duffle bags with personal hygiene that was provided by the community. We assisted these individuals with resources or services.
- (Empowerment & Safety Program - ESP): Provided crisis advocacy and resources for 24 survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
- (Mental Health and Wellness): Facilitated support groups and wellness discussions for 27 participants focusing on emotional well-being. Services were provided by Volunteers.
- $4,400 spent. (Other - Outreach Event): Hosted a successful community outreach event to build neighborhood trust. Distributed 250 holiday meals, 76 backpacks, and toys/goods for 10 families. (Includes venue, entertainment, and marketing)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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