American Society for Training and Development
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To elevate the knowledge and skills of Talent Development Professionals by providing highly educational, engaging, impactful and actionable learning experiences.
- Income
- $28,764
- Spending
- $28,851
- Reserves
- 21.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Highest pay
- $6,000, administrator
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 (3)
- $9,834 spent. Monthly Chapter Meetings are offered to our local members and community guests in the field of training and development. In 2025, we offered monthly in person meetings to members & guests and hosted multiple virtual lunch & learn sessions throughout the year. We averaged 50+ members and guests per meeting which we offer 11 times per year, not including December. Our meetings include a time of networking followed by a program with a local or national speaker to provide training and insight for local trainers and leaders in the training and development community. Expenses this year included speaker gifts, meeting meals, supplies & an annual survey give away.
- $80 spent. Guest Pass Program - Members are given 2 free guest passes to give to friends and co-workers each year. Members that bring a guest are entered into a quarterly drawing to win a $20 gift card as a way of thanking them for bringing a guest. Each guest may only use up to two free passes of current members.
- $50 spent. Each year we send out a member survey to gain insight from our members on how they view the chapter, the meetings, benefits, networking opportunities, job postings, etc. As a way to encourage participation as well as a thank you for providing their feedback, we have a drawing from those who submit a survey. The winner of the drawing receives a $50 Amazon Gift Card.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as 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 1977.
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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