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Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team

EIN 46-3893409 · West Chester, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAACT'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY FOOD ALLERGIES AND LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLAXIS. FAACT IS ALSO YOUR VOICE FOR FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS.

Income
$723,671
Spending
$728,705
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$236,500, president

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 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 (3)
  1. $371,299 spent. FAACT hosts its annual two-day Global Food Industry and Research Summit that focuses on food allergies within the food industry and food science, including the latest in food allergy research. Areas of focus are Free-From Labeling, Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL), The Legal Perspective: PAL & Threshold Labeling Risks, Manufacturing Allergen Risks & What the Public Needs to Know, Clinician Perspective: How Patients Learn about Label Reading, Risks, & Thresholds, Improving Clarity & Regulation of Voluntary Allergen Labeling, CODEX Recommendations from FAO/WHO Expert Panel on Thresholds & PAL, The Role of Cross-Reactivity for Nuts and PAL, Allergen Labeling & Consumer Communications, FDA Guidance Updates, FDA & USDA Policy Regulations, Latest in Food Allergy Research & Quality of Life, The Consumers Perspective, and more. The food industry wants to have a voice in the food allergy community, which FAACT has provided for them.
  2. $143,631 spent. FAACTs Camp TAG is a one-week day camp designed specifically for children between the ages of 4 13. Camp TAG provides a safe place for children with food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders, FPIES, Celiac disease, eczema, mast cell, and their non-allergic siblings to have fun with no worries about allergic reactions. Camp TAG allows the campers to meet other children who share similar experiences, and it is a bonding and empowering week for the entire family.Camp TAG is 95% fun and 5% educational, with age-appropriate activities and games each day on food allergies, anaphylaxis, nutrition, the emotional impact of living with food allergies, and how to stay safe at school and at home. The curriculum was designed and reviewed by FAACTs Medical Advisory Board
  3. $127,707 spent. FAACT hosts its three-day Annual Allergy Summit. Knowing the importance of community engagement, support, and outreach firsthand to those managing food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders (EGIDs), FPIES, Celiac disease, mast cell and systemic mastocytosis (SM), Alpha-Gal, and related conditions, this unique Summit unites EVERYONE and the companies who support food allergy living, management, and safety at ONE event! With dual tracks focused on disease management and digital online information, attendees have the chance to: Learn from experts, which can later be applied and shared on your social platforms, support groups, within your communities, or simply with your loved ones. Improving your digital/social media outreach with information straight from the experts, that makes your voices stronger for brands. Expand outreach from sessions provided by social media experts sharing tips on analytics, video, working with brands, and more. The opportunity to connect, share, learn, and meet other amazing attendees and partners.

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 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    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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