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Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide Inc

EIN 83-0828054 · Amelia, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, Inc. (AMCAW) is an arts organization created to unite and serve the international community of metal clay artists, educators, students, suppliers and others with an interest in the medium. AMCAW's mission is to encourage a flourishing international metal clay community by nurturing artist and instructional excellence and providing resources to inspire, engage and support artists of all levels. AMCAW will help to unify the community, regardless of brand or formula preference, experience level, or location. The organization will introduce metal clay to new users and bolster the reputation of metal clay in the greater arts community. As of 12/31/25 AMCAW had 805 members.

Income
$113,716
Spending
$87,595
Reserves
24 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%
Highest pay
$13,447, director of operations

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

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 (7)
  1. $14,750 spent. In-person Conference - attendees take classes, watch presentations, and participate in various metal-clay related events. It happens every second year.
  2. $14,930 spent. Interactive Website - provides educational resources, membership portal and events calendar to all members. The event's calendar is available to the general public. As of 12/31/23 there were 776 members.
  3. $10,525 spent. Metal Clay Live - A virtual conference that contains educational presentations and workshops. Alternates years with the in-person conference.
  4. $1,954 spent. Challenges - members can submit work several times a year to a jury committee which evaluates submissions based on a number of factors pertinent in the metal clay community.
  5. $621 spent. Mastery Modules - AMCAW has developed an online course that participants can follow to perfect metal clay skills. Both free and paid versions exist.
  6. $120 spent. Superby Sintered - AMCAW hosts an exhibit every second year that features juried metal clay pieces.
  7. $100 spent. Metal Clay Archives - AMCAW is in the process of gathering and documenting source documents to preserve the history of metal clay. Once established, the archives will be available to members and the general public.

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

  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 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 August 2019.

    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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