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Carl J Shapiro Institute for Education & Research at Harvard

EIN 04-3326928 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$686,888
Spending
$720,869
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
66.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$1.5 million, ttee (exoff) & co-chair (pres bidmc)

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 66.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    7 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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. SIMULATION AND SKILLS CENTER ("CENTER") - THE CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINEES TO PRACTICE SKILLS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC AND OTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURES, TO ENGAGE IN TEAM-BASED LEARNING, AND TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THE CENTER INCORPORATES REALISTIC OPERATING AND INTENSIVE CARE/EMERGENCY ROOMS WHICH ALLOW FOR TEAM TRAINING AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE CENTER'S RESOURCES INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF TASK TRAINERS AND SIMULATORS, VIDEOCONFERENCE FACILITIES AND DEDICATED FACULTY AND STAFF TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS, TRAINEES, AND PRACTITIONERS IN ALL OF THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS.
  2. $145,968 spent. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE THE INSTITUTE HAS SPONSORED COURSES ON "MAXIMIZING YOUR TEACHING SKILLS: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL EDUCATION". THE COURSE CURRICULUM IS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE CLINICAL TEACHING FOR ADULT LEARNERS. THROUGH DIDACTIC AND INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, PARTICIPANTS LEARN MODELS OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTION AND HOW TO APPLY THESE EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES TO THEIR OWN TEACHING OF RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS. THE COURSE ALSO PROVIDES AN EXPLORATION OF CRITICAL THINKING, REFLECTION, ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK.
  3. $82,034 spent. THE INSTITUTE COLLABORATES WITH HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, THE PARTIES WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION LEARNING AND MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S. AND IN OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TAILORED FOR SENIOR HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES, PHYSICIANS, AND NURSES ACROSS VARIOUS SPECIALTIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES.
  4. $425,278 spent. THE SHAPIRO INSTITUTE HAS RUN SEVERAL EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAREER ADVANCEMENT, FOUNDATIONS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION, THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING PROJECT, AND THE CRITICAL CARE WELLNESS EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO CONDUCT MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH, INDEPENDENT OF HIS OR HER OWN RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES, WHICH CAN ASSESS THE SUCCESS OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND SAFE PATIENT CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 February 1997.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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