Association of Independent School Admissions Professionals
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AISAP empowers admission and enrollment professionals to positively impact our educational communities and elevate our profession.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $215,552, executive dir.
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $1.4 million spent. Annual Institute: This highly regarded annual program was offered to the independent school admission and enrollment profession at two different times and locations during the academic year. This multiple day program offered up to sixty professional development sessions and workshops to more than four hundred participants. Content covered topics ranging from operational practices in admission and enrollment to financial assistance strategies, marketing, communication, data management, and leadership development. Participant cohort groups met daily with their cohort leader to share proven methodologies, guidance, and camaraderie. Beyond the Institute, cohort groups had scheduled virtual meetings to continue to support and mentor the program participant throughout the school year.Leadership for Enrollment and Admission Professionals (LEAP): Our yearlong, cohort-based program is designed specifically for professionals in the admission and enrollment field. The combination of in-person and virtual learning sessions engage the participant to help develop and enhance their leadership skills while tackling enduring and emergent challenges within the independent school community.The Chatham Experience for Directors: As one of AISAP's leading and longstanding regional programs, this two and half day program is designed specifically for Directors of Admission and Enrollment as a forum for discussion on topics within the regional area. This program provides admission and enrollment colleagues an opportunity to connect in the spirit of collegiality and support to discuss relevant topics and challenges, as well as share insights that affect a specific region.
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
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2006.
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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