Arthur a Collins Legacy Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association (AACLA) is committed to preserving and honoring the legacy and memory of Arthur A. Collins and the significant contributions he made in the world of communications, aerospace and defense technologies. AACLA is organized for the purpose of promoting education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). AACLA works to inspire and teach future generations by the preservation and display of artifacts, conducting educational events, exploring grants and other funding opportunities which may ultimately lead to the creation and operation of a facility in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The facility would be used by schools, other non-profit organizations, and the general public.
- Income
- $-29,760
- Spending
- $1,732
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 (3)
- $66,855 spent. Production of a documentary film about Collins' significant role, with DARPA, in the development of the internet to inspire future generations in areas of math, science and technology. It includes interviews with main creators of the internet and DSL about Collins' participation and use of its technology
- Streamlining operation of web-based facility to disseminate educational material for schools, families, the general public and other non-profit organizations.
- Collect artifacts and documentation related to Collins Radio Company, archive and organize with the purpose for future display to preserve history of Arthur A. Collins Legacy and to inspire future generations in areas of math, science and technology
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
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 September 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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