California State Society of Orthodontists
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What it says it does
TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE DURING THEIR PRACTICE OF ORTHODONTICS; PROMOTE THE VALUES OF ETHICAL PRACTICE AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS; ADVOCATE FOR ITS MEMBERS IN ISSUES RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION; PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS; AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO SEEK AN ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST WHEN CONSIDERING COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT. TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION TO REFLECT THE MEMBERS WE REPRESENT.
- Income
- $316,254
- Spending
- $226,145
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $150, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- BROCHURES: INFORMED CONSENT BROCHURES THAT OFFICES CAN PURCHASE AND PROVIDE TO PATIENTS IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH THAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TREATMENT; ALSO HAVE "SMILE AND "SLEEP" BROCHURES.
- ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT PERMIT (OAP): ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANTS REQUIRE A PERMIT IN THE STATE OF CA. INDEPENDENT SITES PROVIDE THE COURSE WORK NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE PERMIT AT A SIGNIFICANT COST ($1,800). CAO DEVELOPED A COURSE THAT ORTHODONTISTS CAN PROVIDE IN THEIR OFFICE. THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THIS TRAINING IN THE OFFICE, IS A GREAT PERK FOR ORTHODONTISTS TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THEIR ASSISTANTS. ORTHODONTISTS MUST FIRST BE LICENSED BY THE CDB AS AN INSTRUCTOR IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THIS TRAINING.
- VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES: MAY 2024--DR SEAN HOLIDAY-BUILDING A DIGITAL DREAM TEAM:RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL ORTHODONTIC PRACTICES; JUNE 2024--DR. DAVID MAJERONI-STRAIGHTEN UP YOUR OFFICE AND LIFE; JULY 2024--BETH LEACH-MAXIMIZE YOUR PRACTICE GROWTH, HARNESS THE POWER OF AI AND TRADITIONAL MARKETING; AUGUST 2024--KELLEY TYRRELL-COMBINING THE GOAL OF EFFICIENCY & EXCELLENCE WITH THE ART OF DELEGATION. NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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