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Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

EIN 59-3086704 · Lake Mary, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Our organization is a local chapter of the National ACS organization https : www.acs. org about.html. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry; to advance scientific knowledge empower a global community.

Income
$368,747
Spending
$332,407
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 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 10% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $312,167 spent. Our organization hosted SERMACS 2025 https : www.sermacs2025. org . This annual scientific conference that advances the organizations educational and charitable mission by providing a forum for the dissemination of chemical knowledge. The conference features peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations technical symposia and professional development workshops for students educators and practicing chemists. SERMACS promotes scientific education fosters collaboration among academic industry and government participants and supports the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students. The event also includes networking opportunities mentoring activities and recognition of outstanding research contributions. Through these activities the conference contributes to the advancement of the chemical sciences and benefits the public by supporting education workforce development and the exchange of scientific information. SERMACS 2025 conference had 1700 registered attendees and included 49 unique symposia.
  2. $1,776 spent. Our organization conducted community outreach activities in 2025 to promote public understanding of chemistry and its impact on everyday life. These efforts included participation in Earth Day event featuring educational demonstrations and interactive activities focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability. The section also organized and participated in National Chemistry Week activities in partnership with the Orlando Science Center providing hands-on learning experiences and public demonstrations designed to increase interest in chemistry among K-12 students and the general public. These outreach initiatives support the organizations educational mission by enhancing science literacy encouraging student interest in STEM fields and fostering community engagement with the chemical sciences. These outreach activities are organized by volunteers and typically engage several hundred members of the public providing broad community access to educational chemistry demonstrations and science engagement activities.
  3. $11,300 spent. The organization conducts an annual awards banquet to recognize outstanding students researchers and industry partners for excellence and contributions to the field of chemistry. Honorees are selected based on merit achievement and service and are acknowledged in a formal setting that promotes professional accomplishment and community engagement. This program advances the organizations educational and charitable mission by encouraging academic excellence supporting workforce development and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The recognition of achievements in chemical science benefits the broader community by promoting innovation and professional standards within the field.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 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 December 2013.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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