American Society of Business Press Editors
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What it says it does
The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for B2B editorial professionals. ASBPE is dedicated to recognizing editorial excellence, fostering an inclusive community of B2B professionals, providing educational and job advancement resources, and raising the profile of B2B media.
- Income
- $193,568
- Spending
- $171,386
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 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)
- $49,760 spent. ASBPEs Azbee Awards of Excellence competition honors the best in B2B media, recognizing outstanding work by business, trade, association and professional publications across 59 categories. The competition is open to all U.S.-based B2B publications, their editorial and design staff, and freelancers. Submissions are received from an average of 255 publications each year. ASBPE hosts two additional, prestigious awards: The Stephen Barr Award for Feature Writing honoring the best feature article each year and The Journalism That Matters Award honoring B2B journalists and publications whose coverage resulted in changes in law, regulation, policy or industry practice.
- $18,313 spent. ASBPE provides members and guests with a variety of additional programming with the goal of developing editorial, design and leadership skills, helping attendees excel in their roles and preparing them to play larger roles in B2B media. Such programming includes webinars with expert voices and top professionals on timely and cutting-edge topics that keep members at the forefront of industry trends, enhance their expertise and provide actionable strategies; local chapter events for networking and celebrating award winners; and access to nationwide networking opportunities dedicated to furthering the craft. Through these programs, ASBPE provides services to an average of 1000 individuals per year.
- $16,612 spent. ASBPEvolve: The Biggest B2B Editorial Summit is designed to empower B2B editorial professionals to hone their skills in an evolving media landscape. The conference offers educational programming tackling pressing needs in B2B journalism, workshops on best practices, networking sessions where attendees learn from peer professionals to navigate key challenges and opportunities, and insight into the trends shaping the future of the industry. ASBPEvolve helps editorial professionals improve their craft and shape their future as a professional. Approximately 125 individual attendees (and growing) take these insights and lessons learned back to their editorial teams each year.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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? 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1968.
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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