American Iron and Steel Institute
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What it says it does
The American Iron and Steel Institute's mission is to influence public policy, educate and shape public opinion in support of a strong, sustainable American steel industry committed to manufacturing products that meet society's needs. To further this mission, AISI advocates on public policy issues central to the steel industry, informs and educates opinion leaders about the American steel industry, collects and provides industry data regarding steel operations, production, energy efficiency, shipments, import/export levels and consumption, pursues technology advancements through collaborative research and development and advances the competitive use of steel in traditional and growth markets.
- Income
- $8.0 million
- Spending
- $7.4 million
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $1.1 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)
- Industry Advocacy: AISI advocates for its members and the American steel industry through public policy, communications, and industry statistics and sustainability initiatives.
- Market Development Activities: Engaged in collaborative, pre-competitive research, and development of the material as well as technical solutions to defend and advance steel's market share in current and emerging markets.
- Collaborative Research and Development: Engaged projects with industry partners designed to reduce energy consumption and further mitigate the environmental impact of the steelmaking process.
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 October 13, 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 February 1943.
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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