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Transplantation Society

EIN 23-7348742 · Canada

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TRANSPLANTATION SOCIETY PROVIDES THE FOCUS FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPLANTATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE ON THE ETHICAL PRACTICE.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
30 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
87
Highest pay
$131,422, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.0 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 102% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $2.1 million spent. EVENTS HELD IN A VARIETY OF GLOBAL VENUES WHERE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER TO DISCUSS ADVANCEMENTS IN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION. ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION IS A SUCCESSFUL THERAPY FOR END STAGE ORGAN FAILURE OF THE KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART, LUNG, PANCREAS AND INTESTINE. TRANSPLANTATION OF CELLS AND TISSUES ALSO TRANSFORMED THE THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH MALIGNANT HAEMATOLOGICAL DISEASE, EYE DISEASE AND ORTHOPAEDIC DISEASE, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO ALTER SIGNIFICANTLY THE THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES AND A RANGE OF DISORDERS. THE ACCESS OF PATIENTS TO TRANSPLANTATION THERAPY VARIES WIDELY ACROSS THE GLOBE, PARTLY DETERMINED BY THE UNDERLYING LEVEL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DIFFERENT STATES AND PARTLY DETERMINED BY OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE AVAILABILITY OF ORGAN, CELL AND TISSUE DONORS, OR THE SPECIALIZED PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT WILL SEEK TO ADDRESS GLOBAL INEQUITIES IN TRANSPLANTATION THERAPY, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO TRANSPLANTATION FOR ALL PATIENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT. (Expenses $ 48,304 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Other
  2. $662,549 spent. PROGRAM AND MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND WEBINARS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY. THESE PUBLICATIONS RELATE SPECIFICALLY TO THE FIELD OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION.
  3. $523,924 spent. AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR THE WORLD-WIDE ADVANCEMENT OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION INCLUDING A FOCUS ON - DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE - SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION - CONTINUING EDUCATION - GUIDANCE ON THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF TRANSPLANTATION. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES THIS FOCUS BY MAKING GRANTS TO SECTION AND REGIONAL SOCIETIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAVEL, RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, AND RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN TRANSPLANTATION. THE PRIMARY AWARDS AND GRANTS ARE: 1) THE MEDAWAR PRIZE, NAMED AFTER SOCIETY CO-FOUNDER SIR PETER MEDAWAR, IS RECOGNIZED AS THE WORLD'S HIGHEST DEDICATED AWARD FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPLANTATION. THE MEDAWAR PRIZE HAS BEEN AWARDED TO TWO OR MORE RECIPIENTS AT EACH OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BIENNIAL CONGRESSES SINCE 1990. THE AWARD IS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS GRANT FROM NOVARTIS PHARMA AG WHO AGREED THAT A PRESTIGIOUS PRIZE BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATORS WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE HAD SUCH A PROFOUND INFLUENCE ON THE FIELD OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION. 2) TTS Thomas Starzl Innovation Award. Named after Tom Starzl who was best known for his contributions to the field of organ transplantation, and often referred to as the "father of transplantation". The award recognizes individuals who, though advanced and original work, have contributed significantly to transplantation, thereby reflecting the spirit pioneered by Dr. Starzl. 3) TTS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ARE OFFERED FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS TO SUPPORT BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPLANTATION IN THE LABORATORY OR CLINICAL UNIT OF A FULL TTS MEMBER. THE FELLOWSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESEARCH TRAINING FOR NEW YOUNG INVESTIGATORS WITH THE POTENTIAL OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF TRANSPLANTATION. 4) TRAVEL GRANTS FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATORS AND FOR THOSE WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. (Expenses $ 48,304 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Other
  4. $48,304 spent. Other

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 February 1974.

    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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