American Academy of Attorney Certified Public Accountants Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Founded in 1964 to protect the rights of individuals qualified as both attorneys and certified public accountants to practice either or both professions. Our members are persons who are, or have been, qualified as attorneys and cpas.
- Income
- $210,960
- Spending
- $206,474
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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)
- $86,904 spent. The Academy plans an annual meeting and education conference, a fall conference, and periodic webinars, with the purpose of providing networking opportunities and continuing education for our members. The education sessions are open to non-members and often include accounting and law students, teachers, and representitives of regulatory agencies, usually without charge.
- $78,470 spent. The Academy has about 500 members. The Academy's purposes are as follows: 1. Advance the professional practices and interests of our members; 2. Educate the public as to the unique qualifications of our members; 3. Safeguard the rights of individuals who have qualified as both attorneys and certified public accountants to practice either or both professions; 4. Guide members in understanding and observing the highest professional and ethical standards; and 5. Provide legislative and regulatory influence on issues important to our members.
- $494 spent. The Academy supports the work of local chapters that provide continuing education and networking opportunities for our members.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 1967.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Durham, NC), EIN 13-0432265. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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