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The American Geriatrics Society Inc

EIN 13-1950856 · New York, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the American Geriatrics Society is to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
24
Highest pay
$395,533, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $3.1 million spent. Grants and Special Projects In 2024, the AGS maintained a portfolio special projects that supported advancing our mission of improving the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people. See schedule O for additional information on how our grants and special projects support our mission. The special projects that AGS undertakes support the AGS mission of improving health, independence, and quality of life for all of us as we age. In 2024, the AGS met the goals and objectives for the following special projects: AGS Older Adult Vaccine Initiative, a part of the Specialty Societies Advancing Adult Immunization Initiative (funded by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control) The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center (funded by a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation) AGS/AGING Learning Collaborative (funded by the National Institute on Aging) Frailty Bench-to-Bedside Conference Series (funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging Advancing the Science of Multiple Chronic Conditions Conference Series (funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging Clin-STAR Coordinating Center Administrative Supplement to support GEMSSTAR Scholars (funded by the American Federation for Aging Research under its Clin-STAR coordinating Center) Dissemination of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program (funded by a grant from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) under a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation) Geriatrics Emergency Department Collaborative (funded by grants from Yale and New York University under a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation)These externally-funded initiatives have enhanced our capacity to support the pipeline of geriatrics clinician educators and aging researchers, improve the capacity of the primary care workforce to implement care that is aligned with the 4Ms of age-friendly care, supported efforts to improve vaccination rates in older adults for the vaccinations that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, and to support gatherings of experts in aging research to explore current knowledge and identify gaps in our knowledge that warrant further research on the diseases and disorders of aging.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Member Services, Annual Meeting, Publications,Geriatrics Co-ManagementThe AGS undertakes a wide range of activities under its strategic priorities which guide how we advance our mission. These include offering an Annual Scientific Meeting, publishing journals (including our flagship Journal of the American Geriatrics Society), and other services in support of our members. Other Program Expenses reflect the total of functional expenses for Member Services, the Annual Meeting, Publications, and Geriatrics Co-Management. In 2024, this portfolio of programs included a broad array of activities in service of advancing our AGS mission and realizing our vision for the future. For members, we offer a range of programs including a 24/7 mentoring program, a life skills and leadership program, and an online community. Our major publication, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) is the premier journal for geriatrics clinicians. We have also partnered with other publishers to bring Geriatric Nursing and Journal of Gerontological Nursing to our nursing members. Our Geriatrics Co-Management suite of programs includes two programs that are geared specifically to acute care of older adults AGS CoCare: HELP which is focused on delirium prevention, and AGS CoCare: Ortho which is focused on improving care of older adults with fractures.
  3. $883,155 spent. Public Affairs, Outreach, and EducationAGS vision for the future is that we are all able to contribute to our communities and maintain our health, safety, and independence as we age. In service of achieving that vision, the AGS educates its members, elected officials, and the public about how federal policy can support us to age with health and remain active in our communities. Please see Schedule O for more information. The AGS has a robust portfolio of activities that includes providing expert input into regulatory proposals put forward by the administration; educating elected officials about how federal, state, and local policies can support all of us to age with health, dignity, and quality of life; and sharing the expertise of geriatrics health professionals with members of the public. Significant accomplishments in 2024 include an updated Questions for Elected Officials that provided voters with an important overview of important policies; working across our strategic priorities to educate our members and the public about federal programs that are supporting the pipeline of geriatrics educators and aging researchers; and collaborating with other organizations on advancing high-quality clinical care for all of us that is supported by the 4Ms of age-friendly care.
  4. $786,500 spent. Geriatrics Training MaterialsTo advance its mission, the AGS works across its programs and products to increase the number of health professionals with the skills and knowledge to care for older adults regardless of their specialty or discipline. Please see Schedule O for more information on our significant program accomplishments in this portfolio.
  5. The AGS believes that ensuring that all health professionals have the skills and knowledge to care for older adults is critical to ensuring high-quality, person-centered health care for all of us as we age. To that end, we maintain a robust portfolio of educational products and programs at geriatricscareonline.org that are designed to meet the needs of learners at all levels. We also support development of the next generation of leaders through the programs we offer and seek to provide geriatrics faculty with the tools that they need to teach about geriatrics principles to all learners. Among our significant accomplishments in 2024 is publication of the 26th edition of Geriatrics at Your Fingertips, and indispensable resource for clinicians at the bedside. Another is our review of the World Falls Guideline and subsequent publication of an article advising U.S.-based clinicians how they could implement the recommendations of that guideline into clinical practice.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 February 1954.

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

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

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of December 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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