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USA Branch International Fiscal Association Inc

EIN 23-7068849 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE USA BRANCH INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION (IFA) IS AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS THE STUDY AND ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE TAX LAW AND THE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF TAXATION. USA BRANCH IFA HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS WHICH PROVIDE FORUMS FOR EXPERTS TO EXCHANGE OPINIONS ON TOPICS OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, SUCH AS CURRENT FISCAL DEVELOPMENTS, CHANGES IN LEGISLATION AND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS ARISING IN THE PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTAION OF TAX LAW.

Income
$657,261
Spending
$540,774
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
76.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.4 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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. $169,120 spent. THE 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION-USA WAS HELD FROM MARCH 21 TO 22 IN NEW YORK, NY. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED HIGH LEVEL EDUCATION ON INTERNATIONAL TAXATION TOPICS FOR OVER 200 SENIOR INTERNATIONAL TAX ATTORNEYS AND ACCOUNTANTS. THE PRESENTATIONS GIVEN BY SPEAKERS FROM INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIA, LAW AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FIRMS PROVIDED ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN CLE AND CPE CREDITS.
  2. $59,278 spent. AFFILIATE PAYMENT TO IFA CENTRAL (ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) TO SUPPORT ITS ROLE AS A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF INTERNATIONAL TAX QUESTIONS.
  3. $123,441 spent. MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED IN REGIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON INTERNATIONAL TAXATION RELATED ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 June 1970.

    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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