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Massachusetts Society for Medical Research Inc

EIN 04-2770981 · N Chelmsford, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE, VETERINARY, AND MEDICAL PROFESSION OF MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT FROM ANIMAL RESEARCH.

Income
$542,709
Spending
$494,696
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$124,489, president

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $380,751 spent. WE PROMOTE AND ENHANCE BIOMEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, INCLUDING THE HUMANE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS, FOR THE IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE GOAL OF MSMR IS TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BIOMEDICINE BY IMPROVING BASIC LITERACY IN AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AMONG THE PUBLIC, THE MEDIA, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. ALTHOUGH MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR WORK, A GREAT PART OF OUR MISSION IS DIRECTED TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. EDUCATION IS NECESSARILY A MAJOR COMPONENT IN THE PURSUIT OF OUR MISSION. WE TEACH STUDENTS; WE TRAIN TEACHERS; WE DEVELOP CURRICULA THAT INCREASE SCIENCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TO OUR LIVES.

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 December 1982.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Massachusetts Medical Society (Waltham, MA), EIN 04-2050773. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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