EIN 94-3067804

Independent Charities of America (ICA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2024-04-01
Description
ICA's purpose is to represent charities that meet the highest standards of public accountability and program effectiveness and to facilitate gifts to those charities from contributors in fund drives conducted at work and on the web.
Also known as...
Americas Best Charities
Total revenues
$6,396,560
2024
Total expenses
$6,884,388
2024
Total assets
$7,181,873
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at ICA

Abc screens and certifies national and international Charities that meet standards for inclusion in the combined federal campaign, public sector, and corporate workplace charitable fund drives. Acting as the central representative and fiscal agent in those drives, abc increases cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Also provides other direct donation opportunities. Expenses reflect distributions to our partner Charities.
Abc connects donors to quality Charities that address a variety of concerns. Provides personalized telephone, print, web-based education and information services for contributors to use in gift-making decisions; trains Charities on how to attract and serve contributors; provides logistical support to fund drive organizers; provides necessary management and fiscal services.

Who funds Independent Charities of America (ICA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Give Back FoundationProgram Support$3,332,403
United Way of Central OhioDonor Designated for General Support$293,865
United Way California CapitalFor the Operation and Maintenance of This Organization.$273,037
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at ICA

NameTitleCompensation
Karen DempseySecretary and Treasurer$0
Roxanne FletcherPresident$0
Jim CasimirVice President$0
Thomas LaymanPast Board Treasurer / Board Secretary$0
Michele BurnettBoard Secretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for ICA

RevenuesFYE 04/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,396,560
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,396,560

Form 990s for ICA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-042024-08-30990View PDF
2023-042023-09-25990View PDF
2022-042022-09-08990View PDF
2021-042021-10-06990View PDF
2020-042021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $82,503 from United Way of Dane County
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $4,192,425 from Give Back Foundation
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Smith Ranch Rd 122
San Rafael, CA 94903
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Marin County, CA
Website URL
best-charities.org/home/ 
Phone
(415) 925-2600
IRS details
EIN
94-3067804
Fiscal year end
April
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
071696
FTB Entity ID
1503095
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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