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Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
American financial standards regulator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) is an American financial standards association representing Evangelical Christian organizations and churches, which qualify for tax-exempt, nonprofit status and receive tax-deductible contributions. Founded in 1979, ECFA accredits over 2,700 member organizations which have demonstrated compliance with its financial standards.[1] As of 2022[update], the collective annual revenue of ECFA member organizations is reported to be nearly $34 billion.[1]
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Abbreviation | ECFA |
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Formation | 1979 (1979) |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | Association |
Purpose | Provide accreditation for Christian non-profits and churches which demonstrate compliance with established financial standards. |
Location | |
Region | US |
Services | Accreditation for financial standards compliance by members |
Membership | 2,700 |
Website | Official website ![]() |
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The organization has, since its inception, been based in the Washington, D.C. area with offices presently in Winchester, Virginia.