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American Chemical Society

The ACS is a federally chartered organization whose mission is to advance the broader chemistry ENTERPRISE & ITS PRACTITIONERS for the benefit of earth & its people.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society is a science technology organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1876. Annual revenue: $851.3 million. EIN: 530196572.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

Mission

The ACS is a federally chartered organization whose mission is to advance the broader chemistry ENTERPRISE & ITS PRACTITIONERS for the benefit of earth & its people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U330
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Chemical Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1938 and has been operating for 88 years. Its EIN is 530196572. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $819M in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Chemical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Chemical Society is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1938 and has been active for 88 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Chemical Society has $819M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Chemical Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $819M in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Chemical Society. 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.

American Chemical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the American Chemical Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

American Chemical Society is a science technology organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1876. Annual revenue: $851.3 million. EIN: 530196572. American Chemical Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1938.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: American Chemical Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $819M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to American Chemical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530196572, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EM
Emily B Kunchala
Treasurer And CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert H••••••
Treasurer And CFO
DR
Dr A••••• K W•••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
DR
Dr B•••• B•••••
Director
DR
Dr C•••••• R••••
Director
DR
Dr C•••••••• B••••••
Director & DISTRICT II
DR
Dr D•••••• J P•••••••
Director
DR
Dr H N C••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
DR
Dr I••••• M•••••
Director
DR
Dr J•••• M••••
PRESIDENT, ACS PUBS
DR
Dr J••• E A••••
Director & DISTRICT V
DR
Dr J••••• C G••••••
PRESIDENT
DR
Dr J••••• G••••••
PRESIDENT-ELECT
DR
Dr K•••••••• L L••
Director & DISTRICT I
DR
Dr K••••••• A••••••••••
Director & DISTRICT II
DR
Dr L•• H L••••••
Director
DR
Dr L••• B•••••
Director & DISTRICT V
DR
Dr L••• A E••••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
DR
Dr M••••• J••••••••••
Director
DR
Dr M••• K C••••••
PRESIDENT-ELECT
DR
Dr M•••••• D•••••
VP, LEGAL, PMO & INNVTN, CAS
DR
Dr N•••••• A L•••••••
Director
DR
Dr N•••••• L•••••••
Director
DR
Dr P••• W J••••••••••
CHAIR & Director & DISTRICT VI
DR
Drsarah T••••
SVP CHIEF PUBS OFFICER
DR
Dr T••• Q•••• G•••
Director & DISTRICT III
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Neutralizing smelly dog breath with plant extracts - EurekAlert!
May 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Chemical pathway unlocks next-generation infrared III–V nanocrystals - Phys.org
May 2026
phys.org
New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip - ScienceDaily
May 2026
www.sciencedaily.com
Chemistry grad studies antioxidants to reduce space radiation damage - Clemson News
May 2026
news.clemson.edu
Galiia Galimova receives 2026 American Chemical Society’s Astrochemistry Subdivision Outstanding Dissertation Award - an
Apr 2026
www.anl.gov
Richard Brutchey Awarded a 2026 Langmuir Lectureship from the American Chemical Society - USC Dornsife
Apr 2026
dornsife.usc.edu
Chemistry Professor Receives Two American Chemical Society Grants to Support Research on Chemical Separations - Reed Col
Apr 2026
www.reed.edu
Undergrad research featured in American Chemical Society journal - The Pennsylvania State University
Apr 2026
www.psu.edu
UToledo Chemist Receives Prestigious American Chemical Society Award - UToledo News
Mar 2026
news.utoledo.edu
Call for abstracts: American Chemical Society regional meeting - Boise State University
Mar 2026
www.boisestate.edu
Form filed
$819.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$739.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$711.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$851.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$750.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$671.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$644.5M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$600.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$532.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$562.2M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Chemical Society This page 76 $819.1 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 121 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Chemical Society

What is American Chemical Society?
American Chemical Society is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. American Chemical Society is a science technology organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1876. Annual revenue: $851.3 million. EIN: 530196572.
When was American Chemical Society founded?
American Chemical Society was founded in 1938.
Who leads American Chemical Society?
Emily B Kunchala serves as Treasurer And CFO.
Where is American Chemical Society located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is American Chemical Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Chemical Society trustworthy?
American Chemical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Chemical Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530196572.
What is American Chemical Society's website?
https://www.acs.org