The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN DEATH EDUCATION, CARE OF THE DYING, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING AND SUPPORT. BASED ON QUALITY RESEARCH AND THEORY, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES …
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The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $626K. EIN: 521051036.
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Mission
International professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, care of the dying, and bereavement counseling and support. Based on quality research and theory, the association provides information, support, and resources to its multicultural, multidisciplinary membership and, through it, to the public.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1976, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyThe Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 521051036. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $697K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521051036. 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.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc 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 education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc has $697K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $697K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc. 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, The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc 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 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $626K. EIN: 521051036. The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $697K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521051036, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
THE ASSOCIATION FOR DEATH EDUCATION AND COUNSELING INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 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 · 1976
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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 The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc
- What is The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc?
- The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $626K. EIN: 521051036.
- When was The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc founded?
- The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc was founded in 1976.
- Who leads The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc?
- Brent Birkhoff serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc trustworthy?
- The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc 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 The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521051036.
- What is The Association for Death Education and Counseling Inc's website?
- http://www.adec.org