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Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society Inc

EIN 25-1709648 · Mclean, VA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PNIRS IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH.

Income
$279,576
Spending
$246,571
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
48

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $152,692 spent. Annual MeetingPNIRS hosts its Annual Meeting, which serves as the Societys flagship scientific event. The meeting provides a comprehensive overview of current advances in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and highlights the fields applications across mental health, neuroscience, and immunology. The program typically includes an educational short course, a presidential symposium, multiple member-sponsored symposia, oral presentations, a poster blitz, and traditional poster sessions. This format ensures broad participation and fosters the exchange of ideas among senior investigators, early-career researchers, and trainees.
  2. $41,400 spent. Honorific Lectures & AwardsEach year, the Annual Meeting features named lectures that recognize leaders and innovators in the field. These include awards for established investigators, emerging scholars, and those making pioneering contributions at the interface of brain, behavior, and immunity. In addition, PNIRS provides travel scholarships and trainee awards to support participation from students, fellows, and international researchers, particularly those from underrepresented regions.Networking & Community BuildingThe Annual Meeting incorporates structured and informal opportunities for mentorship, networking, and collaboration. Events such as welcome receptions, trainee mixers, and speed-mentoring sessions encourage relationship building across career stages. A closing banquet or social gathering provides an opportunity to celebrate scientific progress and strengthen the sense of community within the Society.Meeting Environment & LogisticsThe meeting is hosted in rotating US/international venues, often featuring cultural and social events that highlight the local community. Standard offerings include access to meeting materials, poster guidelines, certificates of attendance, and adherence to a professional Code of Conduct to ensure an inclusive and collegial environment.
  3. $22,761 spent. Membership ServicesPNIRS delivers robust membership services designed to support and enrich its interdisciplinary community of researchers.Access & PublicationsMembers enjoy free access to the PNIRS Presents webinar recordingsproviding ongoing, virtual engagement with leading psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) scientists and benefit from discounted open-access publication fees (25% off) for the societys affiliated journals, including Brain, Behavior and Immunity, BBI-Health, and BBI-Integrative.Meeting & Publication DiscountsMembership comes with reduced registration fees for the Annual Meeting, alongside discounted rates for the foundational PNI textbook Primer of PsychoNeuroImmunology Research.Professional Visibility & NetworkingMembers can post meetings and job notices on the PNIRS website and have access to a membership directory that fosters networking, collaboration, and community visibility.Membership ToolsElectronic tools streamline member engagement, including online applications, dues renewal, access via the Member Portal, password recovery, frequent FAQs, and support from the Central Office. Members can update contact information and access various resources across the site.Support for Trainee & Global InclusionPNIRS supports the participation of early-career scientists through reduced fees and travel awards, and is expanding inclusivity by offering adjusted dues for members from low- and middle-income countries.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as suspended as of December 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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