American Society of Heating Refrigerating & A-C Engineers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The objects of the Chapter are exclusively scientific and educational and include but are not limited to: a the advancement of the sciences of heating refrigerating and air-conditioning engineering and related sciences; b the continuing education of the members and other interested persons in said sciences through lectures demonstrations and publications; c the rendering of career guidance and financial assistance to students of the sciences; and d the encouragement of scientific research.
- Income
- $99,728
- Spending
- $124,207
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 64%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 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)
- $66,209 spent. The Northeast chapter of ASHRAE hosted the Region 1 2024 Chapters regional conference CRC which is an event which rotates each year through the chapters of ASHRAE Region 1 Northeast United States. During this event representatives of the other chapters in Region 1 meet to discuss ASHRAE region & society business train new and upcoming board members and train attendees to the conference on HVAC R related topics. The chapter provides ASHRAE branded backpacks notebooks and other materials to attendees of the conference representing the expenses associated with the event. Approximately 150 attendees come to this event from the Northeast United States and other parts of the country to represent ASHRAE.
- $24,747 spent. ASHRAE provides regular monthly meetings with professional training for engineers contractors building owners consultants and manufacturers. This offers both members and non-members in the HVAC R industry the chance to learn best practices stay up to date on upcoming trends secure continuing education credit and network with other professionals. The Northeast chapter pays for food and the meeting facility as well as any associated training costs to provide these services. The meetings occur 8 months out of the year with 50-75 attendees at each meeting.
- The organization conducted a technical educational tour of a local industrial refrigeration facility to provide members and industry professionals with practical insights into large-scale system design and operation. This program promoted technical competency by demonstrating real-world applications of ASHRAE safety standards and mechanical codes focusing on compressor sequencing refrigerant piping best practices and leak detection protocols. By facilitating this hands-on learning experience for [Insert Number] attendees the chapter supported the advancement of sustainable refrigeration technology and the professional development of the local engineering community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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