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American Anglican Council

EIN 75-2668339 · Loganville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AAC'S PURPOSE IS TO BUILD UP AND DEFEND GREAT COMMISSION ANGLICAN CHURCHES IN NORTH AMERICA THROUGH DEVELOPING FAITHFUL LEADERS, EQUIPPING LOCAL CHURCHES AND ENGAGING THE CHURCH AND CULTURE WITH GOSPEL CLARITY.

Income
$583,174
Spending
$715,651
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
8
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$124,028, pres and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $230,732 spent. CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS: WE EQUIP LOCAL CONGREGATIONS AND DIOCESE IN MORE EFFECTIVELY FULFILLING THE GREAT COMMANDMENT AND GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH THREE PRIMARY RESOURCES: REVIVE CHURCH REVITALIZATION, RENEW CHURCH CONFERENCES, AND REFRAME CHURCH CONSULTING. REVIVE PROVIDES A PROCESS FOR TURNING AROUND PLATEAUED OR DECLINING CHURCHES THROUGH ASSESSMENTS, WORKSHOPS, VISION AND GOAL SETTING, AND FOLLOW UP COACHING, RENEW PROVIDES WEEKEND RENEWAL CONFERENCES IN THE LOCAL CHURCH TO BRING THE PASSION AND POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BACK INTO THE CONGREGATION, AND REFRAME PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CONSULTING HELP FORM VISION DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGY AND GOAL SETTING, VESTRY RETREAT LEADERSHIP, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, NAVIGATING THE CLOSING OF A CONGREGATION AND MORE.
  2. $138,647 spent. DANIEL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: CLERGY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE RESOURCES CLERGY AT ALL STAGES OF MINISTRY TO GROW IN CHRISTLIKENESS AND LEADERSHIP. THROUGH CLERGY CARE AND RECOVERY GROUPS AND THE ANGLICAN MISSIONAL PASTORS PROGRAM, THIS INITIATIVE FOSTERS FAITHFULNESS, COURAGE, AND RESILIENCE FOR GOSPEL MINISTRY IN AN INCREASINGLY SECULAR CULTURE. ANDERSON TRANE FELLOWS ABOUT THE ANDERSON TRANE FELLOWS THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA'S (ACNA) FUTURE IS DEPENDENT ON FAITHFUL, GODLY LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE CHURCH. WE NEED FAITHFUL, COURAGEOUS, AND RESILIENT LEADERS, MEN AND WOMEN, CLERGY AND LAITY, WHO WILL LEAD OUR PROVINCE WITH MISSIONAL AND DOCTRINAL. BOARD PROJECTS: THREE ANNUAL MEETINGS HELD IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
  3. $63,237 spent. MEDIA AND EDUCATION WE ARE A HUB FOR NEWS, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES FOR BOTH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE GLOBAL ANGLICAN COMMUNION. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A VARIETY OF TOOLS, INCLUDING WEEKLY EMAIL ALERTS, THE AAC WEBSITE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES AS NEEDED. THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES OF THE WORLDWIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION.
  4. $37,825 spent. ANGLICAN COMMUNION - ADVOCACY AND DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNER MINISTRIES AND WITHIN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION PROVINCES.
  5. $34,066 spent. ACNA: CONSULTING TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND/OR REVISE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES FOR THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA TO ENABLE LOCAL CHURCHES TO FUFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.
  6. $24,377 spent. CONSTITUENT SUPPORT - PROVIDES COUNSEL, INFORMATION, EQUIPPING RESOURCES AND COMMUNION LINKS TO AFFILIATED CONGREGATIONS AND MINISTRIES, INCLUDING THELEADERSHIP OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA ACNA AND THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP OF CONFESSING ANGLICANS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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