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American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia Inc

EIN 54-0850837 · Richmond, VA

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What it says it does

ACEC VIRGINIA BRINGS TOGETHER ENGINEERING FIRMS OF ALL SIZES TO PROVIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

ADVOCACY: ACEC VIRGINIA PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN FOSTERING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS AND PROTECTS THE INTERESTS OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES AT BOTH THE STATE LEVEL WITHIN THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL IN CONGRESS. WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ENGINEERS TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT CONTINUE TO SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD IN VIRGINIA, ACROSS THE NATION, AND GLOBALLY.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ACEC VIRGINIA OFFERS A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ON BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, AND INDUSTRY TOPICS, FOCUSING ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS CONTINUE TO BUILD THEIR BUSINESSES. THESE INCLUDE CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE PDH CREDITS.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: NETWORKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROFESSIONALS TO CONNECT, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN LEAD TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIONS. ACEC VIRGINIA EVENTS, RANGING FROM INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND SOCIAL RECEPTIONS TO REGIONAL SOCIALS AND K- 12/HIGHER EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THESE OPPORTUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS THE CHANCE TO EXPAND THEIR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND STAY INFORMED ABOUT OUR INDUSTRY'S LATEST TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 June 2026.
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 1969.
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 November 4, 2026.

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