American Congregational Association
The organization collects, preserves, and makes available materials to advance the study and deeper understanding of the congregational story, a crucial influence on america's spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and …
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The organization collects, preserves, and makes available materials to advance the study and deeper understanding of the congregational story, a crucial influence on america's spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and civic traditions.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Congregational Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1854 and has been operating for 172 years. Its EIN is 042103658. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Congregational Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
American Congregational Association is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1854 and has been active for 172 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Congregational Association has $1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Congregational Association is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Congregational Association. 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 Congregational Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONSacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary MassachusettsLearn More American Congregational Association is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1854.
Among education charities registered in United States: American Congregational Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to American Congregational Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Congregational Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103658, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about American Congregational Association
- What is American Congregational Association?
- American Congregational Association is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Boston, United States. CURRENT EXHIBITIONSacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary MassachusettsLearn More
- When was American Congregational Association founded?
- American Congregational Association was founded in 1854.
- Who leads American Congregational Association?
- Michael Ahearn serves as Treasurer.
- Where is American Congregational Association located?
- Headquartered in Boston, United States.
- What is American Congregational Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Congregational Association trustworthy?
- American Congregational Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Congregational Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042103658.
- What is American Congregational Association's website?
- http://www.congregationallibrary.org