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Foundation for Accounting Education Inc

EIN 23-7171151 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LIFELONG CONTINUING EDUCATION TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS IN NEW YORK STATE.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
33
Volunteers
1,041
Highest pay
$479,042, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 280% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 May 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. FOUNDATION FOR ACCOUNTING EDUCATION (FAE) PROVIDES CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A CPA LICENSE IN NEW YORK STATE. FAE IS QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE CPE BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS OF ACCOUNTANCY (NASBA). UNDER NEW YORK'S ACCOUNTING REFORM LAW, CPAS WHOSE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS NEW YORK ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 40 HOURS OF CPE EVERY CALENDAR YEAR IN GENERAL STUDIES, INCLUDING ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, TAXATION, ADVISORY SERVICES, AND OTHER AREAS, OR 24 HOURS IN A SPECIALIZED SUBJECT. TO HELP MEET THIS REQUIREMENT FAE OFFERS MORE THAN 478 COURSES ANNUALLY INCLUDING CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, TECHNICAL SESSIONS, ON-SITE CPE AND ONLINE WEBINARS. COURSES KEEP PARTICIPANTS UPDATED ON CONSTANTLY CHANGING REGULATIONS, TECHNICAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES AND BEST PRACTICES IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 November 6, 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 May 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 December 1972.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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