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American Chemical Society

EIN 39-6065798 · Arlington, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCHERS REGARDING TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING LIFE-BASED SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE USEFUL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 231% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Bi-annual Scientific Symposia in Biotechnology hosted by the Recovery of Biological Products Conference Series and ACS Division of Biochemical Technology. The biennial Conferences are an international crossroads where academia meets industry in the pursuit of cutting edge and trans-disciplinary science and technology. The meetings are characterized by active participation, dynamic exchange of ideas and views on nascent and emerging technologies and discussion of the future impact of peripheral sciences on the industrial application of recovery technologies. Oral and poster sessions, workshops and panel discussions are organized to focus on a systematic and integrated approach to process design and to strengthen the bridge between academic discovery and industrial implementation, resolution of industrial issues and decision-making in product development. Leading regulatory presence assures a dialog essential to product safety and the timely introduction of novel, ground breaking treatment of unmet medical needs. To maintain the scientific standards and quality of the Conference, participation is limited and by invitation. Leaders in the field of biological product recovery and related sciences are able to exchange innovative ideas in an atmosphere free from commercial, corporate or publishing pressures, in locations which are conducive to networking, building fruitful professional relationships, making new friends and renewing old friendships.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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