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Pediatric Endocrine Society

EIN 23-7283008 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVANCE THE CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH ENDOCRINE DISORDERS

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
40 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
221

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 64% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CONFERENCES & MEETINGS: THE SOCIETY HOSTS VARIOUS MEETINGS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS TO COLLABORATE WITH PEERS, EXHIBITORS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS WITH RELATION TO INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY. THE SOCIETY HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS CURRENTLY CYCLED FOR EVERY EIGHT YEARS.
  2. $166,827 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS: THE SOCIETY OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN CLINICAL ADVANCEMENTS, RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCE AND TRAVEL COSTS TO PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS, ALL WITHIN THE FIELD OF STUDIES AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE DISORDERS.
  3. $624,998 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EVOLUTION OF A WEBSITE WHICH PROVIDES ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS, SOCIETY GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE, AWARDS, INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT, RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND A CONVENIENT PAYMENT PORTAL. VARIOUS MAILINGS THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR NOTIFY MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING UPDATES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH RELATION TO SOCIETY BUSINESS.
  4. $81,114 spent. EDUCATION & OUTREACH RESOURCES: THE SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD, AS WELL AS PROVIDING CURRENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS FOR MEMBERS, PATIENTS AND FAMILY.
  5. $25,974 spent. JOURNAL: AS A MEMBER BENEFIT, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SUBSCRIPTIONS TO 'HORMONE RESEARCH IN PEDIATRICS' JOURNAL WHICH FACILITATES THE DISSEMINATION OF RELEVANT MATERIALS, RESEARCH, GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION FOR PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY.

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 October 2008.

    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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