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American Congress for Truth Inc

EIN 02-0711284 · Virginia Beach, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF AMERICAN CONGRESS FOR TRUTH, INC. DBA: ACT FOR AMERICA EDUCATION IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, TRAIN, AND MOBILIZE CITIZENS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF AMERICANS AGAINST ALL THREATS FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WHILE PRESERVING CIVIL LIBERTIES GUARANTEED BY THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$82,500, director, op

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES, ENGAGES, TRAINS, AND MOBILIZES OVER 1 MILLION GRASSROOTS MEMBERS IN THE AREAS OF PRO AMERICA SAFETY AND SECURITY, PRO CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM, PRO IMMIGRATION REFORM, PRO LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND PRO MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THESE GOALS THROUGH HOSTING FREE AND PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, DEVELOPING ACTIVISM STRATEGIES TO FURTHER THE IMPACT OF GRASSROOTS MEMBERS, ENHANCING AWARENESS AND SPURRING ACTION THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, AND EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO INFLUENCE NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATION. THESE EFFORTS HAVE ALLOWED THE ORGANIZATION TO IDENTIFY THOUSANDS OF CONCERNED CITIZENS AND GIVE THEM THE PROPER EDUCATION AND TOOLS TO FIGHT FOR MORE EFFECTIVE NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY ON THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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