Council for Quality Respiratory Care
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES AND ARE IN NEED OF IN-HOME SERVICES BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, (I) EDUCATING LEGISLATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WHO RECEIVE IN-HOME SERVICES FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES, (II) ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES IN LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES RELATING TO IN-HOME SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES, AND (III) CONDUCTING ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON ISSUES AFFECTING PERSONS RECEIVING OR CAPABLE OF RECEIVING IN-HOME SERVICES FOR ACUTE AND CHRONIC PULMONARY ISSUES.
- Income
- $676,963
- Spending
- $782,952
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 31, 2026, 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 May 31, 2026, 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 (1)
- $150,000 spent. THE CQRC'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROMOTE QUALITY HOME RESPIRATORY THERAPY CARE AND ADEQUATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE SERVICES IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING OUTREACH MATERIALS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN FEDERAL HEALTH POLICIES THAT AFFECT THE MEDICARE HOME RESPIRATORY THERAPY BENEFIT. THE ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE DIRECT LOBBYING, OUTREACH TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), AND THE WHITE HOUSE. THESE EFFORTS REQUIRE LEGAL, POLITICAL, AND ADVOCACY RESOURCES, AS WELL AS ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR DATA. ADDITIONALLY, THE CQRC DEVELOPED OUTREACH MATERIALS TO EDUCATE PATIENTS, PHYSICIANS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN FEDERAL HEALTH CARE POLICIES THAT AFFECT THE MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN THERAPY BENEFITS. THE CQRC ALSO CONTINUED TO MONITOR AND DISCUSS FEDERAL POLICIES RELATED TO THE MEDICARE HOME OXYGEN BENEFIT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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)(4) social welfare organization.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 May 2026.
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 October 2006.
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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