Association For Comparative Economi C Studies
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Association For Comparative Economi C Studies is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1984, with $154,676 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
4602c Posvar Hall 230 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260 EIN 31-1105807 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▼ 5.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$222K
Net assets
$311K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Association For Comparative Economi C Studies— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -44% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Association For Comparative Economi C Studies: 17 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Association For Comparative Economi C Studies— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Association For Comparative Economi C Studies: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4602c Posvar Hall 230 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $179K (FY2013) to $155K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $311K
Operating margin
-43.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$311K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,676▼5.0% | $222,179▼12.9% | $310,906▼17.3% | $310,906▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $162,774▼6.4% | $255,156▲7.4% | $375,977▼19.7% | $375,977▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $173,979▲6.5% | $237,467▼11.6% | $468,359▼11.9% | $468,359▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $163,321▼20.9% | $268,701▲26.7% | $531,847▼16.5% | $531,847▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $206,470▲32.6% | $212,002▲35.5% | $637,227▼0.9% | $637,227▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $155,664▼2.7% | $156,445▲53.1% | $642,759▲3.8% | $642,759▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $160,065▼19.3% | $102,212▼34.7% | $619,383▲10.3% | $619,383▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $198,468▲47.2% | $156,549▲11.3% | $561,530▲8.1% | $561,530▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $134,808▼18.2% | $140,676▲2.2% | $519,611▼1.1% | $519,611▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $164,887▼8.1% | $137,683▼1.4% | $525,481▲5.4% | $525,481▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $179,361 | $139,677▲6.9% | $498,353▲8.1% | $498,353▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $130,697▲16.2% | $460,977▲8.2% | $460,977▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $112,464▲7.3% | $426,163▲17.8% | $426,163▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $104,858▼27.6% | $361,857▲11.9% | $361,857▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $144,748 | $323,430 | $323,430 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Association For Comparative Economi C Studies a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Association For Comparative Economi C Studies is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1105807, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What is Association For Comparative Economi C Studies's EIN?
- Association For Comparative Economi C Studies's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1105807.
- How much revenue does Association For Comparative Economi C Studies report?
- Association For Comparative Economi C Studies reported $154,676 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Association For Comparative Economi C Studies have?
- CharityIndex grades Association For Comparative Economi C Studies D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Association For Comparative Economi C Studies (EIN 31-1105807) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.