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Asso Comparative Economic Studies

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 31-1105807

Nov 01, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025 • Filed on Dec 09, 2025

Organization ProfileACESECON.ORG
4602C Posvar Hall 230 S Bouquet StPittsburgh, PA 15260

(412) 648-7270

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

8th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$16,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.3% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-5.0%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$310,906

Down $326,321 (-51%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$310,906

Down $326,321 (-51%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$154,676

Down $51,794 (-25%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$222,179

Up $10,177 (+4.8%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$67,503

Down $61,971 (-1120%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $323,430Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $323,4302010Assets 2011: $361,857Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $361,8572011Assets 2012: $426,163Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $426,1632012Assets 2013: $460,977Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $460,9772013Assets 2014: $498,353Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $498,3532014Assets 2015: $525,481Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $525,4812015Assets 2016: $519,611Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $519,6112016Assets 2017: $561,530Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $561,5302017Assets 2020: $642,759Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $642,7592020Assets 2021: $637,227Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $637,2272021Assets 2025: $310,906Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $310,9062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$310,906
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$310,906
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $144,7482010Expenses 2011: $104,8582011Expenses 2012: $112,4642012Expenses 2013: $130,6972013Revenue 2014: $179,361Expenses 2014: $139,677Net Income 2014: $39,6842014Revenue 2015: $164,887Expenses 2015: $137,683Net Income 2015: $27,2042015Revenue 2016: $134,808Expenses 2016: $140,676Net Income 2016: -$5,8682016Revenue 2017: $198,468Expenses 2017: $156,549Net Income 2017: $41,9192017Revenue 2020: $155,664Expenses 2020: $156,445Net Income 2020: -$7812020Revenue 2021: $206,470Expenses 2021: $212,002Net Income 2021: -$5,5322021Revenue 2025: $154,676Expenses 2025: $222,179Net Income 2025: -$67,5032025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$154,676
Expenses$222,179
Net Income-$67,503
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025
Signed
Dec 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$164,328
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research publ scholarship

The association for comparative economic studies (aces) is the leading scholarly organization for the support of comparative economic studies. Its world-wide membership includes academics, economists and political scientists employed by international agencies, governments and private firms and banks as well as policy makers. The purpose of the association is to provide scholarly exchange among persons interested in comparative studies of economic systems, institutions, and economic performance and development and to further the growth of research and instruction on these topics. The association holds its annual meetings in conjunction with the allied social sciences associations and sponsors a full range of panels organized by its members. Aces also sponsors and edits two well-known journals, comparative economic studies, and the journal of comparative economics. Members receive web access to these journals as well as the hard copy versions as part of their membership. To promote devel

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$375,977$310,906▼ $65,071
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$375,175$310,846▼ $64,329
Accounts Receivable$701$332▼ $369
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101$-272▼ $373
Total Assets$375,977$310,906▼ $65,071
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$375,977$310,906▼ $65,071
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$375,977$310,906▼ $65,071
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Brian DeutschCo. of Membe$16,000$16,000
Ruixue JiaSecretary$4,000$4,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Noam YucktmanPresident
Filipe CampanteExecutive Co
Guo XuExecutive Co
Michael CallenExecutive Co
Sara LowesExecutive Co
Vicky FoukaExecutive Co
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$139,283
Program Service Revenue
$803
Investment Income
$14,590
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$139,283
Change in Net Assets
$-67,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$188,803
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,376
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$63,194--$63,194
Grants to Domestic Individuals$33,376--$33,376
Travel$11,817--$11,817
Other Expenses$100,000$5,056-$5,056
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,500-$3,500
Office Expenses$3,194$5-$3,199
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,141-$1,141
Advertising-$896-$896
Total Functional Expenses$211,581$10,598$0$222,179
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“We do not have shareholders. There is only one class of member. Each member whose dues are current has the right to vote in elections for officers, to nominate candidates for office, to stand for election as an officer and to present papers at the association's meetings.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“President, president elect, past presidents as well as members of the executive committee (board) are all elected.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“990 is available via website and upon request no review was conducted or will be conducted”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Board votes on stipends to editors, president, executive secretary, membership coordinator based on evaluation of what similar associations pay.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Board votes on stipends to editors, president, executive secretary, membership coordinator, based on evaluating what other similar associations pay.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and written statements are available via web site and upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Asso Comparative Economic Studies
EIN
31-1105807
Phone
4126487270
Address
4602C POSVAR HALL 230 S BOUQUET ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15260

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Deutsch
Title
Co. of Membership
Phone
4126487270
Signed
2025-12-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Noam Yucktman
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Goldstein Tax Advisors
Address
6507 WILKINS AVE STE 202, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Preparer
Barry Kaufman CPA
Phone
4123629040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of the association for comparative economic studies is to provide scholarly exchange among persons interested in comparative studies of economic systems, institutions, and economic performance and development and to further the growth of research and instruction on these topics.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$310,906
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$310,906
Revenue
$154,676
Expenses
$222,179
Net income
-$67,503
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.00$3.11$1.55$2.22$0.68
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.37$0.00$6.37$2.06$2.12$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.43$0.00$6.43$1.56$1.56$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.62$0.00$5.62$1.98$1.57$0.42
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.20$0.00$5.20$1.35$1.41$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.25$0.00$5.25$1.65$1.38$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$0.00$4.98$1.79$1.40$0.40
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.61$0.00$4.61$1.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$0.00$4.26$1.12
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.62$0.00$3.62$1.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.23$0.00$3.23$1.45
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