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International Association of Special Investigation Units Inc

EIN 04-3117710 · Albany, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A COORDINATED EFFORT WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO COMBAT INSURANCE FRAUD, PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS, DEVELOPING GREATER AWARENESS OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD PROBLEM, ENCOURAGING HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AMONG PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS, DEVELOPING GREATER AWARENESS OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD PROBLEM, ENCOURAGING HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AMONG INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS, AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT ACTS AS A DETERRENT TO THE CRIME OF INSURANCE FRAUD.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
  1. ANNUAL SEMINAR: IASIU'S ANNUAL INSURANCE FRAUD SEMINAR IS RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE INVESTIGATORS FROM THE SEASONED PROFESSIONAL TO THE NEW SIU EMPLOYEE. WORKSHOPS ON ARSON, AUTO AND PROPERTY THEFT, FRAUDULENT LIFE AND DISABILITY CLAIMS, BODILY INJURY SCAMS, WORKERS' COMPENSATION FRAUD AND OTHER ISSUES AND TECHNIQUES CONFRONTING FRAUD INVESTIGATORS.
  2. QUARTERLY PERIODICAL, WEBSITE UPDATES AND GRANTS TO CHAPTERS FOR EDUCATION OF THE MEMBERSHIP REGARDING INDUSTRY ADVANCES FOR THE DETECTION OF INSURANCE FRAUD.
  3. ADMINISTRATION OF CERTIFICATION TESTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1993.

    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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