Acec Research Institute
ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE SERVE AS THE LEADING SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR CREATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, SECURE, AND TECHNICALLY ADVANCED BUILT ENVIRONMENT. IDENTIFY, FUND, AND …
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Mission
Acec research institute serve as the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure, and technically advanced built environment. Identify, fund, and provide industry wide research forecasts and trend analysis. Award scholarships to students seeking to enter the engineering industry.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Acec Research Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1974, it predates 81% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 76% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcec Research Institute is a registered community development nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 521140340. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Acec Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521140340. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Acec Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Acec Research Institute is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 1400 L Street NW 4th Streeet 400, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Acec Research Institute has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Acec Research Institute is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Acec Research Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Acec Research Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
About Us Donate ACEC Research Institute The leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure and technically advanced built environment. Get Involved 2025 Achievement Report ACEC Research Institute Prize Drawing Support the ACEC Research Institute and be part of an exciting prize drawing featuring… Acec Research Institute is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Acec Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Acec Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521140340, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Acec Research Institute
- What is Acec Research Institute?
- Acec Research Institute is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. About Us Donate ACEC Research Institute The leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure and technically advanced built environment. Get Involved 2025 Achievement Report ACEC Research Institute Prize Drawing Support the ACEC Research Institute and be part of an exciting prize drawing featuring…
- When was Acec Research Institute founded?
- Acec Research Institute was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Acec Research Institute?
- Daphne Bryant serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Acec Research Institute located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Acec Research Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Acec Research Institute trustworthy?
- Acec Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Acec Research Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521140340.
- What is Acec Research Institute's website?
- https://www.acecresearchinstitute.org