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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

EIN 20-2204817 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SCCT IS THE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO CARDIOVASCULAR CT, WITH MEMBERS FROM OVER 85 COUNTRIES. SCCT IS A COMMUNITY OF PHYSICIANS, SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS ADVOCATING FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN THE USE OF CARDIOVASCULAR CT. THE MISSION OF SCCT IS TO:1. PROMOTE QUALITY OF CARE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF CARDIOVASCULAR CT2. ENHANCE EDUCATION ON OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND APPROPRIATE CLINICAL UTILIZATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR CT3. IMPROVE PATIENT AND PROVIDER ACCESS TO CARDIOVASCULAR CT4. ENGAGE CLINICAL CARE PROVIDERS 5. INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CARDIOVASCULAR CT

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
15
Volunteers
260
Highest pay
$345,035, chief executive officer

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. EDUCATION AND EVENTS: SCCT DEVELOPS AND ORGANIZES SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO TEACH AND ENGAGE PHYSICIAN AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN INTERPRETING CARDIAC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, THE SCCT WINTER MEETING, HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ALL OF THESE EVENTS SERVE THE PURPOSE OF FILLING THE GAP IN CARDIOVASCULAR CT EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES THE MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CT TECHNOLOGY, SCAN AND INTERPRETATION PROTOCOLS AND CURRENT CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.
  2. $369,576 spent. MEMBERSHIP:SCCT OFFERS MEMBERSHIP TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN AND/OR PRACTICING CARDIAC CT, PROVIDING BENEFITS SUCH AS SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, REDUCED FEES FOR MEETINGS AND EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $247,746 spent. PUBLICATIONS:SCCT PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TO DISTRIBUTE THE FINDINGS OF THE LATEST RESEARCH IN CARDIAC CT; DEVELOPS CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND EXPERT CONSENSUS DOCUMENTS ON THE BEST USES AND PROTOCOLS FOR CARDIAC CT AND CONTINUALLY EVALUATES THE LEARNING NEEDS OF PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD AND USING THIS DATA, CREATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO ASSIST IN PREPARATION FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS AS WELL AS ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE.
  4. $147,206 spent. ADVOCACY: SCCT WORKS WITH MEMBER CLINICIANS AS WELL AS PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PAYERS TO ENSURE POLICIES ARE BASED ON THE MOST RECENT AND RELEVANT RESEARCH ON CARDIOVASCULAR CT, TO IMPROVE COVERAGE OF THE PROCEDURE FOR PATIENTS WHO NEED IT AND ENSURE REIMBURSEMENT IS APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATELY REFLECTS COSTS.

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 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 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 March 2006.

    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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