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Southeastern Fracture Consortium

EIN 20-1222129 · Chapel Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOUTHEASTERN FRACTURE CONSORTIUM ADVANCES ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH BY SPONSORING AN ANNUAL CME-ACCREDITED SYMPOSIUM SUPPORTING CLINICAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION AND FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$246,077
Spending
$244,730
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
5
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$18,654, co-executive director

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $230,979 spent. SEFC sponsored and operated its annual CME-accredited orthopaedic trauma education symposium for orthopaedic surgeons residents fellows medical students and related healthcare professionals. The program provided trauma-focused continuing medical education professional development exhibitor and industry engagement networking and clinical research collaboration opportunities. SEFC provided scholarship support to residents fellows and medical students by waiving conference registration fees and awarding one $500 lodging stipend to support attendance. Through these activities SEFC advanced orthopaedic trauma education supported early-career professional development encouraged participation in clinical research discussions and fostered collaboration among clinicians caring for patients with musculoskeletal injuries. SEFC also conducted planning and development activities for the 2026 symposium including conference logistics exhibitor sponsor coordination educational programming and attendee registration preparation. | Explanation:| Annual Education Symposium CME Programming Research Collaboration Scholarships and Future Symposium Planning. Southeastern Fracture Consortium Foundation sponsored and operated its annual CME-accredited orthopaedic trauma education symposium for orthopaedic surgeons residents fellows medical students and related healthcare professionals. The program provided trauma-focused continuing medical education professional development exhibitor and industry engagement networking and clinical research collaboration opportunities. SEFC provided scholarship support to residents fellows and medical students by waiving conference registration fees and awarding one $500 lodging stipend to support attendance. Through these activities SEFC advanced orthopaedic trauma education supported early-career professional development encouraged participation in clinical research discussions and fostered collaboration among clinicians caring for patients with musculoskeletal injuries. SEFC also conducted planning and development activities for the 2026 symposium including conference logistics exhibitor sponsor coordination educational programming and attendee registration preparation.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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