International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote international communication and education among gynecologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and and other healthcare providers, and to establish agreement on terminology and definitions of vulvovaginal diseases. To promote clinical investigation, basic research, and dissemination of knowledge in this field.
- Income
- $593,731
- Spending
- $651,223
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 14.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $146,080, executive dir.
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: 89 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% 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
Good: 71 out of 100.
Independent board
5 of 259 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $586,104 spent. The ISSVD Continuing Medical Education program supports the mission of the ISSVD to advance womens health through life-long education of its members.Goals1.To promote clinical investigation, basic research, and dissemination of knowledge in this field.2.To promote international communication among gynecologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and related disciplines, and to establish international agreement on terminology and definitions of vulvovaginal diseases.3.To facilitate improvement in womens health care outcomes with a diverse, evidence-based and comprehensive selection of educational opportunities.4.To support life-long learning through a continuing medical education program developed and directed to address clinical practice gaps and other learning needs identified nationally, locally, or individually.5.The expected results of the CME program is that learners will be able to: -gain and apply knowledge about important womens health issues -use the tools and skills provided during the CME activity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the health of women and -make a commitment to change behavior or practice as a result of participating in the CME activityVulvovaginal disease is not taught formally in medical schools or any other educational program. Therefore there are many practice gaps in the diagnosis and management of women suffering from the various vulvovaginal diseases that affect 8-15% of women at some point in their life. Research supports that 8-15% of women will suffer from vulvar pain lasting at least 6 months sometime in their lifetime. Many primary care providers and womens health practitioners incorrectly diagnose vulvar pain disorders.Many healthcare professionals demonstrate a lack of awareness about the various options for diagnosing and treating the varied symptoms that affect their female patients. Differences among terminology between countries increases the likelihood of misdiagnosis and treatment. Through the educational programs offered by ISSVD, we aim to increase the following: Knowledge: being aware of what to doCompetence: being able to apply knowledge, skills, and judgment in practice (knowing how to do something)Performance: having the ability to implement the strategy or skill (what one actually does)And to: -Give participants new abilities/strategies (change competence).-Help participants modify their practice (change performance).-Help improve patient outcomes.After identifying the practice gaps and educational needs, we will identify what we want the learner to be able to accomplish after the activity and produce learning objectives.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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