American Maritime Congress
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What it says it does
1) TO STUDY, EXAMINE, AND RESEARCH ISSUES AND PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE AMERICAN MARITIME INDUSTRY ("AMI") AND OTHER RELATED MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. THE SUBJECTS FOR STUDY, EXAMINATION, AND RESEARCH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL, HEALTH, SAFETY, EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE AMI AND OTHER RELATED MODES OF TRANSPORTATION; 2) TO FOSTER SUITABLE STANDARDS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE AMI; 3) TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR AND MANAGEMENT IN THE AMI AND OTHER RELATED MODES OF TRANSPORTATION; 4) TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKERS AND MANAGERS IN THE AMI AND OTHER RELATED MODES OF TRANSPORTATION; AND 5) TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMI AND TO STUDY AND EXPLORE WAYS OF ELIMINATING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THAT REDUCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AMI AND INHIBIT ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $984,906
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $201,508, president
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 (1)
- PROVIDE INFORMATION ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY THAT AFFECT U.S.-FLAG VESSEL OPERATING COMPANIES IN THE INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TRADES THAT HAVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH THE MARINE ENGINEERS' BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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