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Radiological Society of North America Inc

EIN 15-0539115 · Oak Brook, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED FOR SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. RSNA PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION.

Income
$68.5 million
Spending
$68.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
294
Volunteers
992
Highest pay
$822,895, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 11 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

    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 June 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 (3)
  1. $21.5 million spent. RSNA HOSTS THE WORLD'S LARGEST MEDICAL IMAGING MEETING, INCLUDING AN ARRAY OF CME OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS, REFRESHER COURSES, SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL EXHIBITS.
  2. $15.4 million spent. RSNA PUBLISHES TWO HIGHLY RESPECTED PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS - RADIOLOGY, WHICH IS THE AUTHORITATIVE REFERENCE FOR THE MOST CURRENT, CLINICALLY RELEVANT, AND HIGHEST QUALITY RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF RADIOLOGY; AND RADIOGRAPHICS WHICH PUBLISHES THE BEST IN PEER-REVIEWED EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL PRESENTED AT THE RSNA ANNUAL MEETING. THE SOCIETY ALSO PUBLISHES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, RSNA NEWS, WHICH PROVIDES TIMELY, THOUGHT PROVOKING ARTICLES ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE RADIOLOGY COMMUNITY. RSNA PUBLISHES THREE RADIOLOGY SUBSPECIALTY JOURNALS FOCUSING ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, IMAGING CANCER AND CARDIOTHORACIC IMAGING.
  3. $15.0 million spent. THE RSNA SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN RADIOLOGY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 March 1943.

    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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