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Academy of Doctors of Audiology

EIN 42-1203064 · Frankfort, KY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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 (3)
  1. $389,715 spent. THE ACADEMY HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS IN THE PROFESSION AS A RESOURCE TO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPOTUNITIES. ADA PROVIDES UNRIVALLED BUSINESS AND CLINICAL COURSES DESIGNED TO BE PUT INTO PRACTICE, LEADING THE WAY, ENCOURAGING AUDIOLOGISTS TO STAY AHEAD OF TRENDS IN THIS RAPIDLY CHANGING PROFESSION.
  2. The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care. ADA offers a variety of communication networking opportunities for busy professionals to stay connected and current on issues affecting their profession and their practice. AS PART OF THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO IT'S MEMBERS, SOME OF THE OFFERINGS INCLUDE A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED NEWSLETTERS, AN ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH COLLEAGUES, POST QUESTIONS AND COLLABORATION, AN ONLINE PLATFORM TO ANNOUNCE EMPLOYMENT AND EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND A DIRECT EMAIL SUPPORT RESOURCE.
  3. CONTRIBUTIONS, ACTIVITIES, OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? 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.

  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 June 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 November 4, 2026.

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