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Pqa Inc

EIN 26-2968498 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Optimizing health by advancing the quality of medication use.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
41
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$496,641, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 25 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.

  • 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, 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. $2.5 million spent. Quality Measurement - PQA is a developer and steward of medication-use quality measures focused on medication safety, adherence, and appropriate use. Through a transparent, consensus-based process, PQA develops, tests, refines, and maintains measures that address gaps in priority areas and support national quality goals. PQA quality measures are used in CMS quality programs, including Medicare Part D, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and Medicaid. More than 150 million people are enrolled in health plans that report PQA measure results, making them among the most impactful tools for optimizing medication therapy, driving positive impacts for patients, and substantial costs avoided for the health care system as a whole.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Research - The PQA Quality Innovation and Research Center (QuIRC) advances the science of medication-use quality through research, innovation, and collaboration. QuIRC develops next-generation quality measures and tools, identifies opportunities to improve medication use and management, and supports effective measure implementation through pilot projects, demonstration programs, research initiatives, and consensus-building activities. By bringing together key stakeholders, QuIRC helps address complex challenges and improve patient outcomes. In 2025, PQA's research initiatives advanced efforts to identify methodologies for evaluating adherence and persistence to oral anticancer medications; identified strategies to improve the quality of medication therapy management (MTM); and piloted pharmacy-based immunization measure concepts in value-based arrangements.
  3. $2.4 million spent. Education and Convening - PQA advances healthcare quality through education and convening programs that promote the use and impact of quality measures and improve medication use. PQA provides continuing education, conferences, leadership forums, and other learning opportunities for healthcare professionals and quality leaders focused on medication use quality, measure implementation, and health care innovation. More than 680 people participated in PQA meetings and events in 2025.

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 November 6, 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 August 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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