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National Medical Fellowships Inc

EIN 01-0963657 · Alexandria, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS, INC. ("NMF") IS TO BROADEN THE PATHWAYS TO MEDICAL EDUCATION, PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENSURE CLINICAL RESEARCH INCLUDES EVERYONE. WE DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF MEDICAL STUDENTS AND CURRENT PRACTITIONERS.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
122
Highest pay
$199,186, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS' SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS HAVE BEEN AT THE CORE OF ITS PROGRAMMING. NMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE MERIT AS WELL AS FINANCIAL NEED. OVER THE YEARS, FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS HAS COME FROM HUNDREDS OF FOUNDATIONS AND FROM INDIVIDUALS. NMF ACTIVELY SEEKS AND WELCOMES PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD AND EXPAND THE TYPES AND AMOUNT OF SUPPORT WE PROVIDE TO OUR SCHOLARS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. MISSION-BASED EDUCATION - NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPSOFFERS MISSION-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE SCHOLARS' KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REGARDING BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARS TO CULTIVATE AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP ABILITIES SO THAT THEY CAN ADDRESS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF ALL COMMUNITIES.
  3. $738,730 spent. PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - NMF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION TO STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNICATES THE CRITICAL NEED TO EXPAND THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND GROWING SHORTAGES. NMF ALSO COORDINATES AND ORGANIZES VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ITS PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, WITH THE SUPPORT OF ALMUNI, FRIENDS, AND PARTNERS, NMF IS BUILDING A ROBUST ALMUNI NETWORK. THROUGH NMF ALMUNI-SPONSORED EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THIS NETWORK IS BEING BROUGHT INTO ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
  4. $558,490 spent. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ALUMNI RELATIONS - NMF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION TO STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNICATES THE CRITICAL NEED TO EXPAND THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND GROWING SHORTAGES. NMF ALSO COORDINATES AND ORGANIZES VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ITS PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, WITH THE SUPPORT OF ALMUNI, FRIENDS, AND PARTNERS, NMF IS BUILDING A ROBUST ALMUNI NETWORK. THROUGH NMF ALMUNI-SPONSORED EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THIS NETWORK IS BEING BROUGHT INTO ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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