World Coatings Council Inc
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What it says it does
The purposes for which the Council is organized include operating to promote and represent the common business interest of and improve the business conditions among members of the global paint, coatings, and printing ink industries. With respect to international issues, the Council's mission includes facilitating an exchange of views among members and acting as a forum within which global strategies may be developed and ensuring representation of the paint, coatings, and printing ink industries on key issues with international implications.
- Income
- $184,060
- Spending
- $172,570
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)
- Antifouling Coatings Committee (AFCC): The World Coatings Council monitors regulatory activities affecting marine coatings and active substances in countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and countries in South America, Central America, and Asia. Membership in AFCC is open to all paint companies that manufacture antifouling coatings, as well as suppliers of active ingredients, biocides, or raw materials that are used in antifouling coatings.AFCC was formed to (1) monitor activity that impacts regulations governing the marketing and use of antifouling products, including activity that is undertaken by national governments, international organizations, NGOs, or research institutions; (2) exchange information about regulatory developments around the world; (3) agree on common industry positions; and (4) engage with relevant regulatory bodies to advocate for regulations and policies that accord with the membership's positions.WCC AFCC also engages on behalf of the global industry at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). WCC was granted NGO-accredited status at the IMO in 2007. The IMO is the United Nations' global standard-setting authority that regulates the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping and commerce, along with environmental issues particularly affecting the marine environment. Its regulatory reach extends to marine coatings. WCC AFCC participates as industry representatives and subject matter experts at various IMO meetings. WCC AFCC is currently focused on activities related to the IMO's AFS Convention, biofouling management, in-water cleaning standards, and marine plastic litter.
- Transport of Dangerous Goods: To ensure consistency between regulatory systems worldwide, the United Nations (UN) established a Sub-Committee dedicated to developing appropriate harmonization regulations for the transport of dangerous goods. The UN Sub-Committee of Experts (SCE) on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) considers proposed changes to the UN Model Recommendations on TDG. The World Coatings Council is proactively engaged in UN efforts to harmonize the model regulations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness for cross-border and multi-modal shipments of paint and allied products. WCC attends UN SCE TDG meetings to present proposals and advocate for reasonable hazmat transportation regulations on behalf of industry.
- The UN created the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) to ensure a consistent, global understanding of hazards caused by chemicals. The UN GHS is an international system that classifies chemicals by type of hazard and harmonizes hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets, used by many countries as the basis for labeling regulations. Harmonization occurs biennially during the meeting of the UN Subcommittee of Experts on the GHS. The American Coatings Association, through its Occupational Health and Safety Committee, and the World Coatings Council are proactively engaged in efforts to promote harmonization, ensuring the effective and technically sound classification of chemicals and labeling requirements.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 August 2003.
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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