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Association of School Business Officials International

EIN 36-6124610 · Reston, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASBO INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, ADVANCE, AND UNITE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
29
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$360,366, ceo/executive director/ex officio

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO: MEETING FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE FORUM FOR FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES AMONGST MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM THAT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO EDUCATION AND EDUCATION MANAGEMENT.
  2. $724,125 spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING: ASBO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNICATIONS TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRODUCING DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS, PODCASTS, EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT, AND WEBSITE RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE TIMELY INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES, EMERGING ISSUES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. MARKETING INITIATIVES PROMOTE MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES, INCREASING PARTICIPATION AND EXPANDING ASBO'S REACH. THESE EFFORTS ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY ENSURING MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS HAVE ACCESS TO RELEVANT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE SCHOOL BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND STUDENT OUTCOMES.
  3. $604,401 spent. RECOGNITION PROGRAMS: THE ASBO INTERNATIONAL MERITORIOUS BUDGET AWARD (MBA) AND CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING (COE) PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT MEET RIGOROUS INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION AND PRESENTATION. THE MBA PROGRAM HONORS DISTRICTS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND READER-FRIENDLY BUDGET DOCUMENTS, HELPING BUILD TRUST AND IMPROVE BUDGET LITERACY AMONG STAKEHOLDERS. THE COE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES DISTRICTS THAT DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AND PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND BEST PRACTICES.
  4. $348,696 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE GOAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER CONTINUOUS LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN ORDER TO HELP MEMBERS REDUCE COSTS, OPTIMIZE REVENUES, AND EFFECTIVELY DIRECT SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCES TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS IN K-16 SCHOOLS. THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES THE ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO (THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS OF WHICH ARE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL BUSINESS IN OVER 15,000 DISTRICTS); THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM, PROVIDING EXECUTIVE-LEVEL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO APPROXIMATELY 300 SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS ANNUALLY; THE EAGLE INSTITUTE, WHICH OFFERS HISTORY-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO APPROXIMATELY 45 SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS ANNUALLY; AND THE GLOBAL SCHOOL BUSINESS NETWORK, A PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS NEARLY 10,000 SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
  5. $1.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1988.

    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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