Academy in Manayunk
Also known as Aim Academy
Academy in Manayunk reported $42.3 million in revenue and $31.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.51 went to program services, $12.12 to management and general costs and $5.37 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 69.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $1,365,883 (CO-FOUNDER). 31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 96% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $31MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $42MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.28 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 14.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 69.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $1,365,883 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.36% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 31 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 30.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseTuition, fees and related services:education programs at the aim academy are individualized, evidence-based, and innovative and are designed to spark student curiosity and enthusiasm. The humanities, steam (science, technology, engineering, art & design, and mathematics) and arts curriculum develop deep understanding and critical thinking skills needed for college and career success. There were 403 students served through aim academy during FY25.unlike many schools specializing in students with language-based learning disabilities, aim academy's staff includes in-house school psychologists…
Teacher training workshops:the aim institute for learning & research was created as a center for educational excellence and professional development disseminating to educators the latest research, technology, and best practices in the fields of literacy and language-based learning disabilities including dyslexia. There were 8,765 educators participating in the aim institute during FY25
Tutoring:the aim academy's tutoring center provides diagnostic and prescriptive instruction that is tailored to meet each student's needs. The tutoring services cater to children in grades 1-12 and range from teaching reading readiness skills to providing remediation and support in various academic areas. Tutors also provide assistance with executive functioning, study skills, and organization of time and schoolwork so students can be successful in all academic areas. There were 77 students tutored during FY25
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-FOUNDER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $1,304,491 | $0 | $61,392 | $1,365,883 |
| CO-FOUNDER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $1,296,628 | $0 | $64,629 | $1,361,257 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $608,263 | $0 | $61,520 | $669,783 |
| SENIOR LITERACY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $380,282 | $0 | $12,150 | $392,432 |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $239,587 | $0 | $39,843 | $279,430 |
| HEAD OF CLIENT SUCCESS AND PARTNERSHIPS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $249,146 | $0 | $12,904 | $262,050 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $205,884 | $0 | $25,408 | $231,292 |
| HEAD OF RESEARCH AND PRODUCT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,795 | $0 | $17,274 | $170,069 |
31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Academy in Manayunk (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $4.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5215
- Volunteers Part I, line 628
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| TRUMBULL CORPORATION Construction | $6,498,620 |
| GLOBAL BETA ADVISORS Investment advisory services | $535,524 |
| KEYSTONE SPORTS CONSTRUCTION Construction | $114,676 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to Academy in Manayunk totaling $793K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Academy in Manayunk spent in FY2025, $82.51 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Academy in Manayunk's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Academy in Manayunk reported that 82.5% of its $31.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.1% to management and general and 5.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Academy in Manayunk pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Academy in Manayunk reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $1,365,883, for the role of CO-FOUNDER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Academy in Manayunk get its money?
Of $42.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 14.4% came from contributions and grants (including 1.7% from government grants) and 69.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Academy in Manayunk a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 01-0849648 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (amended), object 202632389349300048 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (amended), object 202600969349301110 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401279349300205 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321319349304012 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241309349304114 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110539349301206 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 01-0849648: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.