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American Academy of Actuaries

EIN 36-6142798 · Washington, DC

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What it says it does

The Academys mission is to serve the public and the United States actuarial profession.

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

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

Provided independent and objective actuarial information analysis and education for the formation of public policy; Identified and addressed issues on behalf of the public in matters where actuarial science provided an understanding; Increased the publics understanding and recognition of the value of the actuarial profession; Facilitated and coordinated issues of common interest among the U.S.-based actuarial actuarial associations; and coordinated the representation of the U.S. profession globally.
Established and improved standards of actuarial practice. These Actuarial Standards of Practice ASOPs identify what the actuary should consider document and disclose when performing an actuarial assignment. Set standards for appropriate practice in the United States.
Strengthened members adherence to the recognized standards of ethical and professional conduct. Responded to actuaries request for guidance on professional issues and considered complaints about possible violations of the actuarial Codes of Professional Conduct and conducted educational outreach efforts.

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

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 November 1966.
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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