American Gas Association
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What it says it does
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION'S (THE ASSOCIATION) MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR INFORMED, INNOVATIVE, AND DURABLE POLICY THAT FULFILLS OUR NATION'S ENERGY NEEDS, ENVIRONMENTAL ASPIRATIONS AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE ART SOLUTIONS FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO SAFELY AND SECURELY DELIVER RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE NATURAL GAS AND ADVANCED FUELS TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES ACROSS THE NATION.
- Income
- $42.3 million
- Spending
- $42.9 million
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 6,706
- Highest pay
- $4.1 million, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- SAFETY, OPERATIONS, ENGINEERING AND SECURITY: SAFETY, OPERATIONS, ENGINEERING AND SECURITY IMPROVES SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND EFFICIENCY THROUGH SOUND REGULATION AND LEGISLATIONS, BEST PRACTICES PROGRAMS, PEER-TO-PEER REVIEWS, FORUMS TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS ON GAS OPERATIONS, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, UNDERGROUND STORAGE AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF NATURAL GAS.
- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY: GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY PROVIDES AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT, PREPARES TESTIMONY, COMMENTS AND FILINGS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, LOBBIES ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRY AND ITS CUSTOMERS TO ACHIEVE THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES.
- MEMBERSHIP AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT: MEMBERSHIP AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES MEETING SERVICES, CORPORATE SECRETARY AND BOARD SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN MEMBER COMPANIES AND THE FINANCIAL COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.
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 May 1938.
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 November 4, 2026.
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