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International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

EIN 23-2722507 · Concord, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND APPLICATIONS IN THE FIELD OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS AND TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE CHANNELS AND FACILITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELD.

Income
$882,807
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
19
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$339,139, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 24 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 December 31, 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. $241,358 spent. STRATEGIC PROGRAMS - THE SOCIETY SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND CARRIES OUT STRATEGIC AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
  2. $202,261 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN MEDICINE AND THE JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING AND OFFERS ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CHAPTER MEETINGS, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, STUDY GROUPS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $171,084 spent. WORKSHOPS AND REGIONALS - SMALL SCALE EVENTS THAT FOSTER INTERACTION AMONG MEMBERS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOPICS.
  4. $97,985 spent. ANNUAL MEETING - A WEEK-LONG EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON MAGNETIC RESONANCE APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 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 August 1993.

    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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