What IAC does

The International Association for Creation (IAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by Steven Policastro in Orlando, Florida, focused on promoting, protecting, and preserving Christ-centered education globally. IAC serves three primary customer segments: homeschool families seeking biblical-worldview-aligned educational resources, Christian ministry professionals (tour guides, educators, homeschool directors) seeking credentials and operational support, and national-level Christian homeschool leaders engaged in parental-rights advocacy. Its flagship programs include Christian Museum Tours (live and audio-guided experiences at natural history museums, aquariums, national parks, and science centers led by certified Biblical Christian Ministry Professionals), the Freedom Index Map (an advocacy tool monitoring parental rights across 125+ nations), and the tiered IAC Membership Program (Basic free, Boosted at $4.99/month, and an invitation-only Christian Museum Tours tier requiring a $1,600 one-time connection fee plus quarterly dues).

The organization's product portfolio is built on a relatively lightweight technology stack centered on Google Workspace integrations (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Drive, Sheets, Analytics) and Google Forms for registration and assessment workflows. Core content assets consist of an audio tour library covering U.S. National Parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Zion), natural history museums, aquariums, planetariums, and space/science centers, all delivered through a biblical-worldview lens and accessed primarily via Google Drive-hosted files. Adjacent products include the IAC Assessment Series, Tour Guide Training, Fundamentals of Apologetics, a Museum Bias Reporting Form, a Homeschool Petitions Platform, the HomeschoolSearch tool, and the Global Homeschool News feed (powered by Google Sheets). The organization reports reaching 139 countries, 52 states and provinces, 332 local leaders, 266 national leaders, and 28,980+ students impacted.

IAC's revenue model combines donations from "Ministry Champions" and individual supporters with a freemium membership structure and invitation-only premium tour-guide membership. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, anchored by International Homeschool Day (an annual global event with on-demand streaming), federated regional staff (Europe/MENA, Latin America, Africa, Asia/Pacific, Caribbean), and a sub-brand portfolio that includes Exodus Apologetics, Americans for Museums, and a strategic partnership with the Association for National Christian Homeschool Leaders (ANCHL). IAC maintains GuideStar transparency compliance, GDPR/CCPA/Privacy Shield certifications, and 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status (EIN 81-3896085).

Name

IAC

Legal name

International Association for Creation, Inc.

Website

https://associationforcreation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Association for Creation (IAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides biblical-worldview-aligned museum tours, homeschool advocacy, and professional certification to Christian families, ministry professionals, and national homeschool leaders across 139 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Ministry Champion Support: IAC operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on donations from supporters ('Ministry Champions'). Every dollar donated goes directly toward expanding access to Christ-centered education, equipping leaders, and transforming communities. The organization offers monthly support groups and brand partnerships.
2. Membership Programs: Tiered membership structure including Basic Member (free), Boosted Member (starting at $4.99/month), and Christian Museum Tours Member (invitation only with $1,600 one-time connection fee plus quarterly dues). Members receive professional credentials, community access, marketing tools, and leadership development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian education ministry that delivers guided museum tours and audio tours for museums, national parks, aquariums, and science centers through a biblical worldview lens. It also operates a global homeschool freedom advocacy platform, tiered membership programs for ministry professionals, and professional certification and training services for Christian educators and tour guides.

Product overview

IAC (International Association for Creation) operates as a multi-platform Christian education ministry offering a unified ecosystem of products and services centered on promoting, protecting, and preserving Christ-centered education worldwide. The core offerings include Christian Museum Tours (live in-person guided museum experiences) and IAC Audio Tours (professional faith-building audio tours for museums, national parks, aquariums, space centers, and pet stores), both led by certified Biblical Christian Ministry Professionals. The product portfolio extends through advocacy tools like the Freedom Index Map (global parental rights measurement tool monitoring 125+ nations), the Museum Bias Reporting Form, and the Homeschool Petitions Platform. Educational products include the IAC Assessment Series, Christian Ministry Professional Certification, Tour Guide Training, and Fundamentals of Apologetics. Membership tiers (Basic, Boosted, and Christian Museum Tours Membership) provide access to professional credentials, community directories, marketing support, and leadership development. The ecosystem is supported by companion programs including International Homeschool Day, the Homeschool Pen Pals Program, the Global Homeschool News platform, HomeschoolSearch, and the IAC Member Care Program. IAC also maintains advocacy brands including Exodus Apologetics and Americans for Museums. The organization connects users through Google integrations for authentication, calendar, and content delivery, while offering structured data tools and audio content delivery via Google Drive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christian Museum Tours: Provides faith-affirming museum tours led by Biblical Christian Ministry Professionals, offering guided experiences through museums, aquariums, national parks, and science centers from a biblical worldview perspective.
• Exodus Apologetics
• International Homeschool Day

Products and services

• Christian Museum Tours Live, in-person guided tours of world-class museums providing faith-affirming biblical worldview experiences. Includes tours of natural history museums, aquariums, and science centers led by certified Biblical Christian Ministry Professionals.
• IAC Audio Tours Professional faith-building audio tours for museums, aquariums, planetariums, U.S. National Parks, pet stores, archaeology sites, and local parks. Delivered via Google Drive-hosted files and led by certified Biblical Christian Ministry Professionals.
• Freedom Index Map Global interactive measurement tool developed with education and policy professionals to reflect the current status of parental rights and autonomy of Christian education worldwide. Monitors 125+ nations with color-coded ratings.
• IAC Assessment Series Suite of transformative tools designed to equip ministry professionals, teachers, and tour guides with clarity, confidence, and biblical insight. Includes free white paper and study guide for preparation.
• International Homeschool Day Global annual celebration of faith and family for homeschool parents and youth, held on the final Saturday in February. Available via on-demand streaming with English and Spanish-language tracks, featuring speaker videos and group licenses.
• HomeschoolSearch Google-powered search tool providing curated and helpful search experience for homeschool resources, curricula, and support. Helps families find trusted leaders in Christian homeschooling.
• IAC Ministry Champion Program Donor program where monthly supporters fuel the mission of empowering leaders, transforming communities, and shaping the next generation through Christ-centered education. Includes Champion Prayer Team membership and year-round impact opportunities.
• Basic Membership Free foundational membership tier providing essential tools including professional credentials at discounted rates, IAC Community Directory access, private Facebook group and newsletter, cross-promotion collaboration, event calendars, leadership events, everyday ministry discounts, and membership care assistance.
• Boosted Membership Premium membership tier at $4.99/month offering enhanced marketing tools including reciprocal marketing to homeschool groups, Christian schools, and churches; reciprocal promotion for resale of creation apologetics materials; and reciprocal team access to top talent.
• Christian Museum Tours Membership Invitation-only exclusive membership for individual tour guides requiring $1,600 one-time connection fee plus quarterly dues. Includes strategic partnerships, national program access, professional marketing tools, web page design, ad-free video streaming, IT loan program, advanced leadership development, and professional mentorship.
• Exodus Apologetics Sub-brand under National Programs providing apologetics education and resources for Christian families and homeschool communities, including training through IAC's network of ministry professionals.
• Americans for Museums Advocacy coalition focused on ensuring public institutions reflect integrity, accuracy, and respect for all viewpoints including the biblical worldview. Works to equip families to succeed in America's museums.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,980+ students impacted through education services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, flagship and minor.

• Starlink (Elon Musk)majorOthers · 28 February 2022IAC partnered with an international coalition to distribute 30,000 Starlink terminals to small businesses across Ukraine, helping families in villages stay connected during the crisis. The Starlink devices were donated by Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, at the request of Ukrainian officials following Russia's invasion.
• Slovakia Border Relief TeamscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2022IAC coordinated with teams in Slovakia to assist Ukrainian refugees at border crossings, helping more than 10,000 refugees escape the country per day during evacuations.
• Christian Museum TourscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIAC's primary program for providing guided museum tours with biblical worldview perspectives. Offers live in-person tours and audio experiences at museums across the U.S.
• Exodus ApologeticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial events partner providing apologetics resources and training through IAC's network of ministry professionals.
• Americans for MuseumscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition focused on advocacy for museum transparency and accountability, working to ensure public institutions reflect integrity and respect for biblical worldview.
• Association for National Christian Homeschool Leaders (ANCHL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCHL is a united network of Christian homeschool leaders from around the world, dedicated to advancing faith-based, parent-led education. ANCHL sponsors International Homeschool Day and provides the Freedom Index Map with expert analysis of parental rights worldwide.
• Global Alliance for National Christian Homeschool LeadersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational coalition facilitating high-level government discussions on education freedom, national pilot projects for homeschooling, and advocacy for parental rights across multiple nations including Mongolia, Albania, and Colombia.
• GuideStarminorOthersNonprofit evaluator providing annual review and oversight of IAC's financial reporting and organizational transparency.

Scale indicators12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Focus on the Family: Large Christian ministry with broad family and parenting resources. Comparable in faith-based family advocacy, content production, and member/donor-supported delivery model.
• Museum of the Bible: Major faith-based museum in Washington, DC. Comparable in delivering biblical worldview educational experiences in a museum setting and developing faith-affirming content for broad audiences.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Largest global Christian education association serving K-12 schools. Comparable as a membership-driven organization supporting Christian educators with professional development, credentials, and advocacy.

Direct peers

• Institute for Creation Research: Creation science research and education organization. Comparable in its promotion of biblical worldview scientific content and educational outreach to faith-based homeschool families.
• Answers in Genesis: Young-earth creation apologetics ministry operating the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Directly comparable worldview positioning, museum-based ministry delivery, and educational content model.
• Classical Conversations: Large Christian homeschool community and curriculum provider with local leader/coordinator model. Comparable in its community-led GTM, leadership training programs, and global homeschool family network.
• Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA): The largest U.S. homeschool advocacy organization providing legal defense, lobbying, and member services. Directly comparable to IAC's homeschool advocacy, Freedom Index-style tracking, and global parental rights mission.

Emerging players

• Reasons to Believe: Christian apologetics organization promoting scientific and biblical integration. Comparable as a faith-based apologetics and educational content producer serving homeschool and church audiences.
• The Old Schoolhouse: Homeschool magazine, curriculum publisher, and community resource. Comparable as a content and resource hub serving the Christian homeschool community.

Regional players

• Homeschool Legal Defense Association Europe: International offshoots and equivalents of U.S. homeschool advocacy organizations serving families across Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Comparable in providing legal protection and parental rights advocacy in regions where IAC also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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