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American College of Preventive Medicine Inc

EIN 23-1722119 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 47%
Employees
15
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$273,429, 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (6)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Grants and Contracts: Grants and Contracts enhance the field of preventive medicine by providing support for education activities and programs focused on preventive medicine and public health capacity building, including cardiovascular disease, infectious disease and injury prevention, lifestyle medicine and clinical preventive services. ACPM's grant portfolio supports building the evidence base for the role of preventive medicine in ensuring population health and public health preparedness as well as identifying best practices to improve individual and population health.
  2. $644,805 spent. Annual Conference: ACPM's annual conference brings together leaders from across the health care ecosystem, medicine, and public health to examine how the nation's healthcare system can be transformed around prevention. The event offers high-quality CME programming, inspirational plenary sessions, networking opportunities, and the celebration of the best in the profession. The meeting is generally organized around critical topics including the link between innovation and quality improvement, how emerging research and new evidence can drive policy change and improve population health, and the role technology and data can play in creating new models of care. The Planning Committee plays a critical role as subject matter experts using their expertise and experience in clarifying the conference objectives, identifying, selecting and organizing the educational and networking activities of the conference.
  3. $434,405 spent. Membership: ACPM was founded in 1954 to create a professional home for the growing number of board-certified experts in preventive medicine. With an expertise in population health, preventive medicine physicians bridge the divide between public health and clinical practice to change lives for the better. Through public health and preventive medicine, ACPM members apply their expertise to improve the health of individuals, families, communities and large populations and address today's biggest health care challenges. Preventive medicine physicians work in a variety of settings, including state and local health departments, Fortune 100 companies, health systems, and all levels of government. ACPM offers memberships for all career levels - from students to trainees to Fellows of the College - and provides a dynamic forum for the exchange of knowledge and practice and career advancement. The organization offers high-quality continuing medical education, resources for ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and advocate for the important role of preventive medicine in our healthcare system.
  4. $205,233 spent. Education: ACPM's educational portfolio offers an array of programming to support the professional development and continuing medical education (CME) needs of both members and nonmembers. ACPM is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and thus can assign CMEs for select programs that align with the ACCME's protocols. In addition to varied online Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) programs, ACPM offers the Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies (LMCC) course. LMCC is the evidence-based therapeutic approach to prevent, treat and reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease. At its heart is a set of core competencies and the use of comprehensive lifestyle interventions to address underlying disease risks - thereby decreasing illness burden and improving clinical outcomes within value-based medicine. Lifestyle interventions are designed to address behavior related to nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social support and environment exposures. ACPM also offers an intensive Board Review Course (BRC) that prepares physicians for the board exam offered by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). The BRC is in high demand given its feature of signature preventive medicine faculty lecturing on the ABPM's annual Preventive Medicine outline or "blueprint."
  5. Prevention Alliance: The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) Prevention Alliance is a diverse group of organizations committed to advancing the power of prevention through strategic initiatives, collaborative advocacy, and joint leadership. The alliance provides preventive medicine jobs, training, resources, and platforms to expand our collective voice. The ACPM Prevention Alliance provides mission-oriented health care organizations the unique opportunity to work directly with ACPM leadership and members. Member organizations include the nation's leading technology companies and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, academic institutions, physician networks, health and wellness companies, nonprofit organizations, and other professional groups that have earned numerous medical awards for their advancement of preventive medicine initiatives. Alliance members meet throughout the year and at the ACPM annual conference.
  6. Other programs

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 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 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 December 1970.

    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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