Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To evaluate and accredit Ayurvedic medical programs and schools in accordance with standards of our Board of Directors and the U.S. Department of Education.
- Income
- $77,621
- Spending
- $49,385
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Highest pay
- $22,866, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (2)
- $42,693 spent. [SEE SCHEDULE O]
- In January 2025, two Southern California University of Health Sciences programs, Ayurvedic Wellness Educator and Ayurvedic Practitioner, achieved accredited status. These programs have the distinction of being the inaugural AAC- accredited programs. By the end of the tax year, we had 14 schools with a total of 27 programs in Candidacy for Accreditation. We anticipate an additional 1-2 programs to enter candidacy in the coming year.We continued to strengthen our relationships with Ayurvedic education schools and institutes with candidate or accredited programs. To this end, we formed the Council of Schools in January 2025. Program representatives are invited to meet quarterly with members of our leadership team to discuss the accreditation policies and processes, reflect on current curriculum requirements, and share feedback.We became an organizational member of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine in February 2025. This affiliation supports our mission by fostering strategic connections, expanding learning opportunities, and contributing to the advancement of integrative health care education.We broadened our presence across the Ayurvedic and integrative health communities by actively participating in several major conferences, including the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine Conference and the Annual Conference of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Finally, we were a nonprofit sponsor of the International Association of Yoga Therapists Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research Conference in Atlanta held in late June of 2025.We are pursuing national recognition as an accrediting body, which is a significant step toward expanding our influence and formalizing our role in setting and upholding standards within the field of Ayurvedic medicine. Over the coming year, we will research federal requirements, consult with experts, and engage stakeholders to build a strong foundation for the application process. By seeking national recognition, we aim to enhance our credibility, increase access to resources, and strengthen our ability to support quality and accountability across the sector.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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