AIM

What AIM does

AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries), legally Anderson Interfaith Ministries Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered at 1202 S. Murray Avenue, Anderson, South Carolina, founded in 1990 by local churches to eliminate duplication of assistance to under-resourced families. Operating under the motto "Accept. Inspire. Minister." and a "hand up, not hand out" philosophy, the organization runs an integrated portfolio of six community programs serving Anderson County: WACS (Women and Children Succeeding) supporting single mothers pursuing college degrees with childcare, transportation, and mentorship; Employment Pathways providing career coaching and certification for SNAP recipients; Financial Stability offering free workshops, VITA tax preparation, and X-Factor training; Hunger Ministries with a drive-thru food pantry, holiday drives, and summer feeding; Foodshare Anderson distributing fresh produce boxes at $20 per box; and a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund that closed 2024 applications after exceeding 150 in queue.

The organization's technology layer is modest and service-delivery oriented rather than product-led. It includes the WACS Member Login Portal and Employment Pathways Member Portal for participant progress tracking, and the AIM Food Pantry Distribution mobile app published on both the Apple App Store (id 6743497603) and Google Play (package com.inservioapp.aim) for food pantry scheduling and intake. No APIs, AI/ML capabilities, integrations, or proprietary technology platforms are disclosed; the Candid/GuideStar transparency seal functions as the primary external validation marker.

AIM's business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack: unrestricted revenue from individual and corporate donations, event sponsorships through signature fundraisers (Hats Off to Women, AIM Affair, Heart 4 Helping), grants from foundations and government sources (United Way of Anderson County, South Carolina Housing Trust Fund, Duke Energy Foundation), and a thin earned-income stream from $20 FoodShare produce boxes. Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible participants, and the organization is governed by a volunteer board drawing senior leadership from Duke Energy Carolinas, Michelin, AnMed, TD Bank, Spero Financial, Tri-County Technical College, and Anderson County government. The organization's stated revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

AIM

Legal name

Anderson Interfaith Ministries Inc.

Website

https://aimcharity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anderson Interfaith Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 in Anderson, South Carolina, operating integrated programs in food assistance, workforce development, financial education, housing rehabilitation, and single-mother education support for under-resourced Anderson County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAE

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAIAKAF

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYEDAAAOAA

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPAGADAL

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food assistance programs
• Workforce development
• Financial stability education
• Housing rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from community members, supporters, and sponsors who contribute to AIM's mission of supporting under-resourced families in Anderson County.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from government programs, foundations, and organizations including United Way and South Carolina Housing Trust Fund grants for specific programs.
3. Event Sponsorships: Season pass holders and sponsors invest in AIM's mission by sponsoring signature fundraising events throughout the year including Hats Off to Women and AIM Affair.
4. Program Fees: FoodShare Anderson boxes are sold at $20 per box plus a $1 buffer for payment fees, providing fresh produce at wholesale prices to community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries) is a nonprofit organization that delivers a portfolio of community-service programs to under-resourced individuals and families in Anderson County, South Carolina. Core offerings include a drive-thru food pantry and fresh-food box distribution (FoodShare Anderson), the WACS education and holistic support program for single mothers pursuing college degrees, Employment Pathways workforce development, Financial Stability classes and free VITA tax preparation, and a Housing Rehabilitation Program for low-income homeowners.

Product overview

AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community service programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include the WACS educational support program for mothers, Employment Pathways workforce development, Financial Stability services with VITA tax assistance, Hunger Ministries food assistance, Foodshare Anderson fresh food distribution, and Housing Rehabilitation. AIM also provides a mobile application for food pantry distribution access. These programs operate independently and serve the Anderson County community through direct service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WACS (Women and Children Succeeding): A program that empowers moms to reach their career goals by earning a degree through local colleges and universities, providing holistic support including childcare, transportation, and mentorship.
• Employment Pathways
• Financial Stability
• Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Hunger Ministries
• Foodshare Anderson

Products and services

• AIM Food Pantry Distribution Mobile App Mobile application available on Apple App Store and Google Play that lets community members access food pantry distribution schedules, manage appointments, and connect with AIM's Hunger Ministries services.
• WACS (Women and Children Succeeding) Education and holistic support program that empowers single mothers pursuing college degrees with childcare assistance, transportation support, professional mentorship, books, uniforms, and career and life advising.
• Employment Pathways

Quantifiable outcome

• 31 years of graduates working in business, education, engineering, human services, medical, and other fields

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FoodShare South CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodShare Anderson operates as a branch of FoodShare South Carolina, providing fresh food boxes sourced through bulk buying at wholesale prices. AIM serves as a local sponsor site coordinating weekly distributions of 9-11 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables to Anderson County residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National federation under which AIM's local United Way of Anderson County operates; broader portfolio but analogous funding/grantmaking role for community-based social services.
• Feeding America: National food bank network with regional affiliates; AIM's Hunger Ministries and FoodShare Anderson operate in the same food-insecurity space as Feeding America member pantries and benefit from similar supply-chain and donor networks.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: Federated network of faith-based social-service nonprofits delivering food, housing, workforce, and case-management programs at the local level — directly comparable service mix and client population to AIM.
• The Salvation Army: Multi-service faith-rooted nonprofit operating food pantries, housing assistance, workforce, and emergency services in communities nationwide; closest national analog to AIM's holistic, faith-originated service bundle.
• FoodShare South Carolina: Statewide fresh-food-box nonprofit that AIM's FoodShare Anderson operates as a branch of; comparable product offering (weekly produce boxes at wholesale) and target population (low-income families facing food insecurity).
• United Way of Anderson County: Local United Way chapter that co-locates AIM's Financial Stability Center and is a direct funding partner; operates the same community social-services model across Anderson County and is AIM's most comparable local peer.

Others

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Youth-development nonprofit serving under-resourced families in communities across the U.S.; comparable target population, donor base, and community-based service delivery model, though focused on youth programming rather than AIM's adult/household services.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity International: Nonprofit specializing in home repair, ramps, and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners — direct overlap with AIM's Housing Rehabilitation Program funded through SC Housing Trust Fund grants.
• Goodwill Industries International: Workforce development and job-training nonprofit with overlapping scope to AIM's Employment Pathways program; similar target population (low-income adults, SNAP/TANF recipients) and similar funding mix.

Regional players

• Harvest Hope Food Bank: Regional food bank serving South Carolina with similar food-distribution model; comparable operating geography to AIM's three-county service area and overlaps with FoodShare Anderson in fresh produce sourcing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/aimcharitysc
• Facebookfacebook.com/aimcharity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-interfaith-ministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/aimcharity
• Xx.com/aimcharity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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