American Chemical Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization is a local section of the American Chemical Society ACS a federally chartered 501c3 charitable nonprofit scientific and educational organization. As an affiliated unit operating under ACSs group exemption GEN 0945 the local section advances the Societys mission to promote the knowledge and practice of chemistry through educational programs scientific meetings community outreach and professional development activities. The section is organized and operated exclusively for charitable scientific and educational purposes consistent with those of the ACS.
- Income
- $150,128
- Spending
- $110,217
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 87%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
- $10,291 spent. Program Service 1 Scientific Meetings and Educational Events. The local Section organized and supported scientific meetings symposia and technical sessions to promote the advancement of chemistry and related sciences. In 2024 the Section hosted the NORM2024 Regional Conference attracting more than 500 participants including students educators and professionals in Chemistry community. The event featured poster sessions oral presentations and invited lectures fostering professional exchange and collaboration in the chemical sciences.
- $2,076 spent. Program Service 3 Member Development and Recognition. The Section supported professional development and recognized achievement among members. Efforts included travel grants for student and early-career chemists membership reimbursements for first-year ACS members. Approximately 100 members benefited from these initiatives which strengthened engagement and retention within the ACS community.
- $2,074 spent. Program Service 2 Community and Student Outreach. The local Section conducted outreach programs to increase public awareness and appreciation of chemistry. Activities included Chemistry Olympiad National Chemistry Week demonstrations and hands-on events at the Palouse Discovery Science Center. These programs engaged more than 300 K12 students and community members encouraging interest in STEM education and careers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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