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International Pediatric Nephrology Association Hospital

EIN 13-3352209 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION, INC. (IPNA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT HAS AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 1,000 PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGISTS FROM 89 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. IPNA PROMOTES KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION (...SEE SCHEDULE O)

Income
$970,771
Spending
$900,571
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
37

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 22.9 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 37 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (3)
  1. $408,412 spent. FELLOWSHIPS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $224,540 spent. SUPPORT OF MAILINGS OF ONGOING SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL INFORMATION TO ALL MEMBERS INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL "PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY".
  3. $116,635 spent. IN-DEPTH EDUCATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY AT MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS SPECIALIZING IN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, DISEASES OFTHE KIDNEY AND UROLOGICAL SYSTEMS.

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 April 1988.

    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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