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American Schools Assn of Central America Colobian-Caribbean &

EIN 58-1874344 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN AMERICAN OVERSEAS SCHOOLS THROUGH CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$174,581, 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 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $355,329 spent. PROVIDED MEMBERS AND THEIR AFFILIATES ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS AND SERVED AS AN EDUCATIONAL CLEARING HOUSE AND CONSULTING SERVICE PROVIDER. MEMBERS HAD ACCESS TO VARIOUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES FROM NAIS, NAESP, EBSCO AND THE WORLD VIRTUAL TOUR PROJECT. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PUBLISHED A TRI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED ASSOCIATES. (Expenses $ 85,388 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 67,618) ADMINISTRATION OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
  2. $251,069 spent. PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, LITERACY, BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHERS, PERSONALIZED LEARNING, SCHOOL DIRECTORS, CHANGE THEORY, STUDENT WELL-BEING, BULLY PREVENTION, STEM TRAINING, CHILD PROTECTION, AND COUNSELOR TRAINING.
  3. $177,987 spent. HOSTED ANNUAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE IN MEXICO CITY, MEXICO IN SEPTEMBER 2024 WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 800 ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS FOR WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES THAT COVERED TOPICS INCLUDING SERVICE LEARNING, COMMON CORE LITERACY, CHILDREN'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELING. (Expenses $ 85,388 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 67,618) ADMINISTRATION OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
  4. $85,388 spent. ADMINISTRATION OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

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 November 6, 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 June 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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