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Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc

EIN 52-6078381 · Arnold, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EXPAND PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY & CULTIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE AACC'S ABILITY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS & INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
23.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$207,283, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS:ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (AACC) IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MARYLAND YET MANY CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE AACC STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED AND REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO ENROLL AT THE COLLEGE. THE PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AT ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES THAT AID FOR HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR.
  2. $1.2 million spent. SUPPORT OF COLLEGE PROGRAMS:THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN ON PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS, WHICH REMAINS ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES. HOWEVER, AS THE COMPLEXITIES OF A 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION INCREASE, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES IN AREAS SUCH AS TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT, FACILITIES, STUDENT ENRICHMENT AND INNOVATION HELP PROTECT THE COLLEGE'S POSITION OF STRENGTH. GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AACC FOUNDATION ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUCH NEEDS THAT CANNOT BE MET BY THE COLLEGE'S ANNUAL BUDGET. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON PROGRAM SUPPORT DISBURSED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.THESE CONTRIBUTIONS PROTECT THE COLLEGE'S MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE AND ENSURE A REGIONAL VITALITY POWERED BY AN EDUCATED CITIZENRY AND WORKFORCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 March 1968.

    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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