American College of Cardiology
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What it says it does
TO TRANSFORM CARDIOVASCULAR CARE AND IMPROVE HEART HEALTH.
- Income
- $29.5 million
- Spending
- $29.5 million
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 2,050
- Highest pay
- $1.2 million, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (6)
- MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT - membership benefits include subscriptions to member publications (Journal 0f American College of Cardiology), free on-line access to CardioSource, live educational programs and digital educational products. Access to career development services and opportunities including job boards, mentoring, research awards and training. (Expenses $ including grants of $) BOG/MEMBER LEADERSHIP/CHAPTER RELATIONS - the board of governors and chapters department of the acc is responsible for enhancing the acc volunteer experience through the board of governors and chapters leadership experience. ACC's leadership development programming improves the effectiveness of CV professionals and creates a pipeline of leaders by enhancing the capabilities of our members diverse in thought, experience, and career-stage, to contribute to acc activities and the workforce at all levels of patient care and cv leadership across the globe. (Expenses $ including grants of $) LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE (Expenses $ including grants of $) OTHER- (Mailing List & Other)
- ADVOCACY - the college continually advocates for quality cardiovascular care and seeks to influence health care policy for its members and their patients.
- ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION EXHIBITS SALES- At the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Meeting, exhibit sales provide a crucial platform for the dissemination of the latest advancements in cardiovascular research, technology, and patient care. Exhibitors, including leading medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare technology firms, showcase cutting-edge innovations that enhance clinical practice. (Expenses $ including grants of $) BOG/MEMBER LEADERSHIP/CHAPTER RELATIONS - the board of governors and chapters department of the acc is responsible for enhancing the acc volunteer experience through the board of governors and chapters leadership experience. ACC's leadership development programming improves the effectiveness of CV professionals and creates a pipeline of leaders by enhancing the capabilities of our members diverse in thought, experience, and career-stage, to contribute to acc activities and the workforce at all levels of patient care and cv leadership across the globe. (Expenses $ including grants of $) LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE (Expenses $ including grants of $) OTHER- (Mailing List & Other)
- BOG/MEMBER LEADERSHIP/CHAPTER RELATIONS - the board of governors and chapters department of the acc is responsible for enhancing the acc volunteer experience through the board of governors and chapters leadership experience. ACC's leadership development programming improves the effectiveness of CV professionals and creates a pipeline of leaders by enhancing the capabilities of our members diverse in thought, experience, and career-stage, to contribute to acc activities and the workforce at all levels of patient care and cv leadership across the globe.
- LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
- OTHER- (Mailing List & Other)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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.
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 December 2024.
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 July 2001.
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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