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World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Inc

EIN 13-3115330 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BRING SUSTAINABLE ULTRASOUND PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE WORLD.

Income
$905,665
Spending
$616,598
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
101.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
56

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 101.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $181,950 spent. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY JOURNAL - WFUMB PUBLISHES ORIGINAL PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS ON SIGNIFICANT NOVEL ADVANCES IN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC, INTERVENTIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS, NEW AND IMPROVED CLINICAL TECHNIQUES, THE PHYSICS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, AND THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ULTRASOUND AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BIOEFFECTS. EXTENDED CRITICAL REVIEWS OF SUBJECTS OF CONTEMPORARY INTEREST IN THE FIELD ARE ALSO PUBLISHED, IN ADDITION TO OCCASIONAL EDITORIAL ARTICLES, CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL NOTES, BOOK REVIEWS, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND A CALENDAR OF FORTHCOMING MEETINGS. IT IS THE AIM OF THE JOURNAL TO MEET THE INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLINICIANS, SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO CONSTITUTE THE BIOMEDICAL ULTRASONIC COMMUNITY.
  2. $103,691 spent. COMMITTEES AND LIAISON ACTIVITIES - WFUMB HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES INCLUDING SAFETY AND EDUCATION. THE SAFETY COMMITTEE PREPARES SAFETY GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE PROPER USE OF ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT WHICH IS USED BY PRACTITIONERS AND EDUCATORS. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE DEVELOPS CURRICULUMS FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. THE PUBLICATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS EXISTING GUIDELINES FOR UPDATE AND PROPOSES RELEVANT NEW GUIDELINES.
  3. $197,846 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS - WFUMB HAS ACCREDITED SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL CENTERS OF EDUCATION, WHICH THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL ULTRASOUND SOCIETIES, OFFER ACCREDITED MEDICAL ULTRASOUND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, WHILE INCREASING THE LOCAL SOCIETY'S EXPERTISE IN EDUCATION. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, WFUMB PROVIDES QUALIFIED VISITING PROFESSORS TO ENHANCE THESE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH; KAMPALA, UGANDA; MIRANDA, VENEZUELA; TIMISORA, ROMANIA; JAKARTA, INDONESIA; ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA; LOME, TOGO; ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA; LUSAKA, ZAMBIA; LIMA, PERU; HUE CITY, VIETNAM; MANILA, PHILIPPINES; SUVA, FIJI; TIRANA, ALBANIA; CHISINAU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA; KHARTOUM, SUDAN; NAIROBI, KENYA, OVIEDO, PARAGUAY, AND ZAGREB, CROATIA, SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. IN GENERAL, EACH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOLDING AT LEAST ONE COURSE PER YEAR. WFUMB'S EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RENOWNED ULTRASOUND LECTURES IN COOPERATION WITH A LOCAL ULTRASOUND SOCIETY WITHIN THAT PARTICULAR REGION. WFUMB'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUBSIDIZES TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WFUMB PROVIDES UP TO 2,000 USD FOR CENTRE OF EDUCATION DIRECTORS TO ATTEND THE BIENNIAL CONGRESS TO MEET AND PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, TO VISIT AND TRAIN AT ESTABLISHED ULTRASOUND EDUCATION CENTERS. WFUMB ALSO PROVIDES SPEAKERS TO OTHER INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COURSES.WORLD CONGRESS AND SOCIETIES ACTIVITIES: WFUMB WORKS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS RAD-AID, ISR, ICUS, WFPI, WMC, ITW AND IFMSA TO IMPROVE ULTRASOUND EDUCATION WORLDWIDE. WFUMB ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES, RSNA, ARAB HEALTH TO MEET WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO OBTAIN SUPPORT FOR UPCOMING CONGRESSES SUCH AS WFUMB 2027 LIMA, PERU AND WFUMB 2029 MUMBAI, INDIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 2009.

    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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