International Society of Tropical Dermatology Inc
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What it says it does
ISDs mission is to improve care through sharing knowledge, increasing professionalism, and bringing together the diverse, global dermatology community.
- Income
- $927,675
- Spending
- $541,899
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (5)
- $165,089 spent. Meetings and Conventions - The ISD supports various Regional Meetings of Dermatology, both World and Continental Congresses and every 4 years sponsors an International Congress of Dermatology. These meetings and congresses provide an opportunity to engage with leading experts, exchange knowledge on groundbreaking research, and explore the latest advancements in dermatology. The programs cover a wide array of topics, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience on developing topics of dermatology throughout the world. In addition, ISD supports these meetings by issuing Travel Scholarships to various world wide dermatologic organizations to attend various Regional Meetings and conferences.
- $92,282 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - THE SOCIETY PROVIDES BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIVE OF NEWSLETTER, DATA BASE,MEMBERSHIP REFERENCE AND OTHER REFERENCE TOOLS FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS CAN LEARN ABOUT DERMATOLOGICAL TOPICS AND MEMBER LOCATOR TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC ISSUES IN DERMATOLOGY.
- $65,246 spent. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY - Published monthly, the International Journal of Dermatology (IJD) is specifically designed to provide dermatologists around the world with a regular, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of the diagnosis and management of skin diseases.IJDs longstanding interest in global dermatology and tropical skin diseases began upon its first issue release in the early 1960s. Today a well-established global presence, IJD showcases a comprehensive exploration into all aspects of dermatology, including basic sciences, venereology, and public health, and teaching dermatology in developing countries.
- $34,799 spent. ISD Mentorship Program - The ISD Mentorship Award Program enacts ISDs vision to improve care through sharing knowledge, increasing professionalism, and bringing together the diverse global dermatology community. It provides enriched networking opportunities and observational mentorship for a duration of 4-6 weeks.It connects dermatologists (Board certified) and residents (still undergoing training) in all corners of the world with recognized professional leaders worldwide. It aims to enhance the mentees knowledge and experience on patient care and treatment as well as immersion in new trends and advancement in dermatology. Upon completion of the program, ISD hopes that all mentees will share and pass forward their gained knowledge and experience to their local communities and other professionals in the fields of dermatology to enhance further the impact on patient care.
- $31,381 spent. ISD issues various Scholarships and awards inclusive of Global Education Awards and the Maria M. Duran Scholarships - The ISD provides Global Education Awards for ISD sponsored meetings including the International Congresses of Dermatology and the Continental Congresses. To honor the memory of Maria M. Duran, MD, former Secretary-General and Executive Vice-President of the International Society of Dermatology, the Maria M. Duran Committee recognizes potential future female leaders in international dermatology by awarding the Maria Duran Fellowship and Lectureship on a quadrennial cycle, aligned with the International Congress of Dermatology.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1963.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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