American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
PROVIDE WORLD CLASS ACCREDITATION SERVICES THAT INSPIRE CONFIDENCE IN THE QUALITY OF SERVICES AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS FROM ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS.
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Visit www.a2la.orgAbout American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
A2LA empowers calibration and testing laboratories, organizations, and individuals to participate in accreditation. Explore laboratory accreditation services.
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Mission
Provide world class accreditation services that inspire confidence in the quality of services and acceptance of results from accredited organizations.
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· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 83% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1978, it predates 78% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Association for Laboratory Accreditation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Frederick, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 363037240. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363037240. 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.
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation is located in Frederick, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years. Its registered address is 5202 Presidents Ct Ste 220, United States.
Based on official tax filings, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. 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, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
A2LA empowers calibration and testing laboratories, organizations, and individuals to participate in accreditation. Explore laboratory accreditation services. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $26M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363037240, 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
4 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
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ACCREDITATION 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
- What is American Association for Laboratory Accreditation?
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Frederick, United States. A2LA empowers calibration and testing laboratories, organizations, and individuals to participate in accreditation. Explore laboratory accreditation services.
- When was American Association for Laboratory Accreditation founded?
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation was founded in 1978.
- Who leads American Association for Laboratory Accreditation?
- Lonnie Spires serves as PRESIDENT AND CEO.
- Where is American Association for Laboratory Accreditation located?
- Headquartered in Frederick, MD, United States.
- What is American Association for Laboratory Accreditation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Association for Laboratory Accreditation trustworthy?
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 American Association for Laboratory Accreditation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363037240.
- What is American Association for Laboratory Accreditation's website?
- https://www.a2la.org