American Bridge Teachers Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IS TO HELP THOSE WHO TEACH BRIDGE TO DO IT BETTER, MORE EFFECTIVELY, MORE KNOWLEDGEABLY, AND MORE PROFESSIONALLY. TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS BY ITS MEMBERS; TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP INFORMATION FOR BRIDGE TEACHING; AND TO CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE ABTA, AND ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
- Income
- $57,140
- Spending
- $56,226
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- THE AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION WAS CREATED IN 1957. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION TODAY IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE STANDARDS OF BRIDGE TEACHING AND ITS PRACTITIONERS, ESTABLISH A CODE OF ETHICS AND SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FEES IN THE PROFESSION, INSOFAR AS IS PRACTICABLE, AND TO MAKE KNOWN IN THE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEREST IN ANY INFORMATION IN THE BRIDGE TEACHING PROFESSION. THIS PURPOSE IS COMPLETED THROUGH VARIOUS OPTIONS. OUR MEMBERS ENJOY A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ABTA MEMBERS WITH ARTICLES THAT FOCUS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO BRIDGE TEACHERS FROM MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHING STRATEGIES AND BOOK REVIEWS. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL CONVENTION WHERE YOU CAN LEARN NEW SKILLS, RECEIVE LESSON PLANS FROM TOP TEACHERS, HEAR EXPERT PLAYERS FIRST HAND ON THEIR THOUGHTS AND BRIDGE TREATMENTS; AND, RECEIVE ADVANCE NOTICE AND SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON NEW BOOKS. EACH CONVENTION OFFERS SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING FOR TEACHERS AS WELL AS PLANNED SOCIAL OUTINGS THAT ENHANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. AN ABTA MEMBERSHIP OFFERS THE ABILITY TO ENHANCE YOUR RESUME AND TO QUALIFY AND APPLY FOR THE ABTA MASTER TEACHER DESIGNATION, THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHING COMMUNITY. THE ABTA ALSO OFFERS VARIOUS OTHER AWARDS INCLUDING THE MASTER POINT PRESIDENT TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD, APPLE BASKET, AND BOOK AND SOFTWARE AWARDS.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
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 1974.
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 November 4, 2026.
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