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Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine-Siim

EIN 23-2480304 · Leesburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 889 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SIIM's mission is to advance medical imaging informatics through research, education, technical harmonization and a culture of belonging. SIIM accelerates innovation by bringing together our members: scientists, developers, vendors, imaging IT experts, and clinicians. You Belong at SIIM.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
20.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
12
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$303,270, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 889 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Annual Meeting - Provides an open, collegial environment where professions connect with fellow subject matter experts, industry leaders, and peers to discuss the everchanging field of imaging informatics. The annual meeting promotes enterprise imaging strategies and innovative approaches to real world challenges; the latest research, science, and trend analysis; and best practices and tools to empower imaging informatics globally across diverse work settings through scientific papers, posters, demonstrations, vendor exhibits, educational sessions, roundtables, and workshops. The annual meeting provides a variety of continuing education opportunities for medical professionals.
  2. $325,714 spent. Educational Meetings and Events - SIIM provides specialized educational and scientific offerings to address targeted audiences' relevant issues and challenges in the global healthcare arena. Specific interests include artificial intelligence in medical imaging and the fundamentals of imaging informatics for senor radiology residents.
  3. $514,267 spent. Publications/Education Program - Published bi-monthly and indexed in index medicus, the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (JIIM) is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine. The purpose of JIIM is to enhance the exchange of knowledge in medical imaging informatics in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, engineering, information technologies, research, and clinical settings across all imaging specialties. Additionally, SIIM offers a textbook, The Practical Imaging in Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACs Professionals, offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and easy-to-use guide to PACs and imaging informatics.
  4. $1.1 million spent. 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 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 1988.

    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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