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Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses Inc

EIN 23-7446224 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Inc. (the "Association") is a nonprofit corporation that promotes optimal nursing care for children and their families by advancing knowledge in pediatric hematology and oncology through education, research and clinical practice. The Association publishes a scientific journal and holds educational meetings and workshops to carry out its mission. The Association develops and publishes family patient resources that are available free to the public. The Association has over 50 local affiliated chapters throughout the United States and Canada that participate in various community and educational activities throughout the year to promote the Association's purpose and vision.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. APHON's educational courses and conference are designed to discuss and promote best practices, trends, and networking among pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and allied healthcare professionals. The annual conference and exhibit is the premier educational experience for nurses who specialize in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing and an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field, examine current and future trends, network with nurses who experience the same daily challenges, and earn continuing nursing education credit for nurses. 744 pediatric hematology/ oncology nurses and allied healthcare professionals registered to attend the conference. APHON offers a variety of other educational opportunities to the pediatric oncology/hematology nursing community.
  2. $133,319 spent. The Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses ("JPHON") is the official journal of APHON. JPHON provides original, peer-reviewed research intended to advance clinical nursing care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders and their families. JPHON publishes approximately 30 peer-reviewed scholarly articles for each year. JPHON also is mailed to over 3,000 hematology/oncology individuals as well as institutional subscribers. Full text JPHON articles are downloaded each year from across the world by nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  3. $394,275 spent. APHON has approximately 3,700 members who are pediatric/oncology nurses. Membership fees directly tie into access to education and information sharing opportunities. Members also have opportunities to receive scientific research grants, awards, and various APHON products and publications.
  4. $32,211 spent. Publication expenses of various books and electronic resources for nurses and their patients and families. Also, a number of awards and grants for recognition of articles and other assistance.

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 1985.

    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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