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American Society for the Alexander Technique Inc

EIN 13-3402440 · Britton, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IS THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TEACHERS IN THE UNITED STATES. THEIR MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AS A BASIC AND RECONGNIZED RESOURCE FOR HEALTH PRODUCTIVITY AND WELL-BEING

Income
$161,217
Spending
$151,384
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 11 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $97,038 spent. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ARE HELD THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTIVE NETWORKING. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER MEETINGS ARE RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AND PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION. IN ADDITION OTHER MEETINGS ARE NECESSARY TO PLAN FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS AND TO ASSESS PRESENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER, TEACHER PROFILE LISTINGS ON THE WEBSITE, AND REDUCED PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
  2. $7,382 spent. WEBSITE HOSTING, DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED. THE PUBLIC IS PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AND MEMBERS CAN LIST CLASSES THEY OFFER. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE ARCHIVED JOURNAL ARTICLES, BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTIVITY UPDATES, TEACHER PROFILE PAGES, CONTINUING EDUCATION LOGS AND THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE AMSAT OFFICE.
  3. $1,187 spent. THE NEWSLETTER IS A PUBLICATION THAT INCLDUES ARTICLES ABOUT THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS, AND A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF CURRENT ISSUES IN THE PROFESSION, BOOKS, THE AMSAT JOURNAL AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE PRACTICAL, THEORETICAL, AND PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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