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American Charitable Trust Inc

EIN 45-5565349 · Sun City West, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMERICAN CHARITABLE TRUST IS A HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVES IN SUPPORTING U.S. CITIZENS. OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE BACK TO AMERICANS, AND ENSURE RESPECT FOR EACH HUMAN BEING, BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING AND WATER.

Income
$204,431
Spending
$85,508
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$2,595, director and chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • 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 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (11)
  1. $14,000 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: NORTHERN KANSAS OUTREACH. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FOOD BOX PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD. THE FOOD BOXES CONTAIN PANTRY STAPLES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO STRETCH FAMILY FOOD BUDGETS. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2016 AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO APPROX 7500 PEOPLE IN FY 2025.
  2. $12,000 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: CENTRAL NEBRASKA OUTREACH. PURCHASED NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR HOME DELIVERY TO SENIOR CITIZENS. PROGRAM BEGAN IN AUGUST 2015 AND ASSISTED WITH MEALS AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO 6,700 SENIORS IN FY 2025.
  3. $11,904 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: CENTRAL COLORADO OUTREACH. PURCHASED GROCERY GIFT CARDS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MONTH SO THAT LOW INCOME FAMILIES CAN SELECT AND PURCHASE THEIR OWN GROCERIES. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND PROVIDED 3070 MEALS IN FY 2025.
  4. $9,600 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: TEXAS OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE SUCH AS CHILDCARE SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR JUNIOR ENLISTED MILITARY FAMILIES IN TEXAS AND 17 OTHER STATES. PROGRAM BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2022 AND ASSISTED 320 MILITARY FAMILIES IN FY 2025.
  5. $8,400 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: CENTRAL MISSOURI OUTREACH. PURCHASED MEAT AND/OR OTHER PROTEINS FOR INCLUSION IN SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES FOR POVERTY LEVEL INCOME FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN MAY 2018 AND PROVIDED MEAT/PROTEINS TO 11,800 PEOPLE IN FY 2025.
  6. $7,200 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: NM/UT/AZ OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS WITH INSTALLING RUNNING WATER IN THE NAVAJO NATIONS. PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY 2021 AND PROVIDED A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF RUNNING WATER AND SOLAR POWER FOR ONE AND ONE HALF HOMES IN FY 2025.
  7. $7,200 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: NORTHERN ARIZONA OUTREACH. PROVIDED FREE TELE-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOPI/NAVAJO ELDERS. PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY 2021 AND ASSISTED 72 NATIVE AMERICANS IN FY 2025.
  8. $4,000 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: CENTRAL ARIZONA OUTREACH. PROVIDE MEALS FOR U.S. VETERANS. PROGRAM BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2017 AND PROVIDED 1,600 MEALS IN FY 2025.
  9. $3,000 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: NORTHERN MAINE OUTREACH. PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND HOTEL FOR CANCER PATIENTS TRAVELING TO DISTANT HOSPITALS FOR CANCER TREATMENTS. PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY 2014 AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 51 PEOPLE IN FY 2025.
  10. $2,400 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: MONTANA OUTREACH. PROVIDE CLOTHING AND SUPPLEMENTAL MEALS TO NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN, PRIMARILY THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE AND CROW TRIBES. PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY 2023 AND SUPPORTED 480 CHILDREN ATTENDING ST LABRE INDIAN SCHOOL IN FY 2025.
  11. $2,400 spent. PROGRAM TITLE: TENNESSEE OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD DISEASES. PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY 2024 AND PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS TO 24 PATIENTS IN FY 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 2013.

    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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