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Association of Clinical Research Professionals

EIN 23-2166231 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACRP PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. WE SUPPORT CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS THROUGH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND EXPERTISE, AND CERTIFICATION. WE SERVE AS THE PREFERRED SOURCE FOR QUALITY TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS, AND WE CHAMPION THE INTERESTS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE CLINICAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
26
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$431,327, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $1.0 million spent. EDUCATION - PROVIDE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CERTIFICATION - EXAMS DESIGNED TO VALIDATE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - HELP CLINICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS OVERCOME CHALLENGES IN TALENT RECRUITMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND BRAND EXPOSURE WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING SOLUTIONS.
  4. $489,434 spent. WORKFORCE INNOVATION
  5. $1.9 million spent. EVENTS (MEETINGS & CONFERENCES)
  6. WORKFORCE INNOVATION - DEFINE A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF THE KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND ROLES THAT UNDERPIN IN THE CLINICAL RESEARCH INDUSTRY. - DEVELOP TOOLS FOR USE IN EXPANDING AWARENESS ABOUT AND INTEREST IN THE CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSION. - IDENTIFY BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOPING AND ADVANCING A DIVERSE, RESEARCH-READY WORKFORCE. EVENTS (MEETINGS & CONFERENCES) A GLOBAL CONFERENCE PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH.

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 1984.

    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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