American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS (AAMVA) REPRESENTS THE STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND TERRITORIAL OFFICIALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WHO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS. …
American Association Of Motor Vehicle
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AAMVA is a non-governmental, voluntary, tax-exempt, nonprofit educational association. AAMVA is a private corporation which strives to develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services, and highway safety.
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Mission
The american association of motor vehicle administrators (aamva) represents the state, provincial, and territorial officials in the united states and canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws. Aamva's programs encourage uniformity and reciprocity among its members. The association also serves as a liaison with other levels of government and the private sector. Its development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights 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, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1956, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 530172317. 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 $51M in annual revenue. 149 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530172317. 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 of Motor Vehicle Administrators 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years. Its registered address is 4250 Fairfax Dr Ste 1000, United States.
Based on official tax filings, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has $51M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $51M in annual revenue. The organization has 149 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. 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 of Motor Vehicle Administrators 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
AAMVA is a non-governmental, voluntary, tax-exempt, nonprofit educational association. AAMVA is a private corporation which strives to develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services, and highway safety. American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $51M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530172317, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS 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 (25)
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25 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 - 149 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 149 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 · 1956
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
- What is American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators?
- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. AAMVA is a non-governmental, voluntary, tax-exempt, nonprofit educational association. AAMVA is a private corporation which strives to develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services, and highway safety.
- When was American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators founded?
- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators was founded in 1956.
- Who leads American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators?
- Wendy Sibley serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators trustworthy?
- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators 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 of Motor Vehicle Administrators's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530172317.
- What is American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators's website?
- https://www.aamva.org