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Air Conditioning Contractors of America

EIN 36-3092175 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING INDUSTRY MEMBERS, IN THE PRINCIPLES OF AIR CONDITIONING, THE USES OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, AND THE SCIENCES, METHODS AND PRACTICES ANCILLARY TO THE AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY. ALSO TO DEVELOP, PRODUCE AND CONDUCT CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS CONCERNING AIR CONDITIONING, AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED SCIENCES, METHODS AND PRACTICES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$296,301
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$434,205, president &

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 July 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 (3)
  1. $231,295 spent. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - CONDUCTS RESEARCH INTO AND PROVIDES INFORMATION ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE HVAC CONTRACTING COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY, INDOR AIR QUALIY AND BUILDING OPTIMIZATION.
  2. SEMINARS AND EVENTS - TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY TRAINING ON ASPECTS OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY.
  3. MARKETING PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS - TO PROMOTE A SERIES OF PRODUCTS WHICH INCLUDE PUBLICATIONS, VIDEO TAPES, AND MANUALS FOR THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 February 1981.

    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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