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Amputee Coalition of America Inc

EIN 52-1701146 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REACH OUT TO AND EMPOWER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LIMB LOSS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, AND TO PROMOTE LIMB LOSS PREVENTION.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
29
Volunteers
1,025
Highest pay
$267,679, president & ceo

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

Weak: 34 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER: THE CENTER HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1997 TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS WITH INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. THESE RESOURCES AID INDIVIDUALS IN LIVING WELL WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES, AND TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER DISSEMINATES INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THRIVING IN THEIR LIVES AS THEY CHOOSE AND CONNECTS THEM TO RESOURCES IN THEIR LOCAL AREA. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER ARE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  2. $555,912 spent. OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: THE AMPUTEE COALITION IS THE ONLY NATIONAL NON-PROFIT REPRESENTING THE LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED, EVIDENCE-BASED VOICE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, WE WORK TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CARE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND PREVENTION. WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 2.1 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AND THE 28 MILLION MORE AT RISK TO LOSE A LIMB. INDIVIDUALS ARE THE EXPERTS ON LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS OR LIMB DIFFERENCE. THE AMPUTEE COALITION EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE AWARE OF AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND ON THE LATEST POLICY ISSUES TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE.
  3. $362,560 spent. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: THIS SERVICE CONSISTS OF THE ORGANIZATION HOSTING A NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR WHICH 696 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED IN 2024. THE CONFERENCE IS A 3-DAY EVENT THAT FEATURES LEARNING, HANDS-ON CLINICS, AND WORKSHOPS. IT ALSO PROVIDES PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH MANUFACTURERS AND PROVIDERS OF PROSTHETICS AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES, HOME AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH LIMB LOSS. IN ADDITION TO THE CONFERENCE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED 3 EDUCATIONAL DAYS, WHICH ARE ONE-DAY EVENTS THAT INCLUDE INFORMATIONAL LECTURES AND DEMOSTRATIONS OF DIFFERENT SPORTS WITH AN ADAPTIVE FOCUS.
  4. $3.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED BY AMPUTEE COALITION OF AMERICA

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 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 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 February 1991.

    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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