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College of Physicians of Philadelphia

EIN 23-1352670 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF PHILADELPHIA ADVANCES THE CAUSE OF HEALTH, WHILE UPHOLDING THE IDEALS AND HERITAGE OF MEDICINE

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 30%
Employees
72
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$208,003, 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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    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 (4)
  1. $630,485 spent. LIBRARY EXPENDITURES INCURRED TO MAINTAIN AN EXTENSIVE HISTORICAL MEDICAL LIBRARY USED FOR VARIOUS RESEARCH PROJECTS. THE LIBRARY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIER COLLECTION OF RARE BOOKS AND INDEPENDENT LIBRARIES DEVOTED TO THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE.
  2. $3.0 million spent. MUSEUM EXHIBITS OPEN TO MEDICAL STUDENTS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 20,000 OBJECTS INCLUDING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, SPECIMENS, MEDICAL ILLUSTRATIONS, AND MEMORIBILIA OF OUTSTANDING PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS.
  3. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, FELLOWSHIP, AND EVENTS. VARIOUS INFORMATIONAL PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS PROVIDED TO SPECIFIC USER GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF CLOSE TO 1,000 ESTABLISHED LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF MEDICINE, LAW, AND BUSINESS. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF CURRENT TOPICS AND ISSUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
  4. PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION: GEORGE & JUDY WOHLREICH JUNIOR FELLOWS IS A SUMMER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AIMED AT UNDER RESOURCED PHILA. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FOLLOW CAREER PATHS IN HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE. GIRLS ONE DIASPORA CLUB IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR TEEN GIRLS IN PHILA WHO ARE FROM AFRICA OR WERE BORN OUTSIDE THE US AND HAVE AN INTEREST IN HEALTHCARE OR STEM CAREERS. OUT4STEM IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO PROVIDE PHILA. LGBTQIA YOUTH WITH HEALTHCARE AND STEM ORIENTED INSTRUCTION, MENTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. STEM INTERNSHIP IS A (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM FOR PHILA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY COMMUNITY VIOLENCE. HISTORY OF VACCINES.ORG EXPLORES THE HERITAGE, DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VACCINES THROUGHOUT HISTORY IN A DYNAMIC INTERNET-BASED FORMAT.

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 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 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 December 1942.

    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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