Regenstrief Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve health through research that enhances the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care, by functioning as a healthcare laboratory and community of scholars.
- Income
- $25.8 million
- Spending
- $27.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 9.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 52%
- Employees
- 227
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $1.3 million, board member
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
5 of 253 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (9)
- $7.1 million spent. Regenstrief Data Services - Supports innovative healthcare research by providing access to Regenstrief Institute data assets and informatics expertise. Regenstrief Data Services assists investigators across all stages of research, from study design and data analysis to algorithm validation and implementation. (Expenses $ 2,841,379 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 1,702,922) The William M. Tierney Center for Health Services Research - Conducts multidisciplinary research in clinical and community settings to improve the delivery and outcomes of health care services through innovative use of health information and health information technology. (Expenses $ 2,231,675 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 481,478) Center for Aging Research - Develop, test, and implement innovative strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare and self-care for medically and socially vulnerable older adults. Explore new models of care for late life depression, dementia, delirium and other common geriatric syndromes. Subject descriptive clinical and demographic data; ability to study clinical outcomes and guidance in regard to data security.
- $3.9 million spent. Center for Biomedical Informatics - Improving healthcare through informatics. Develop and apply health information technology solutions to generate knowledge about health, disease and treatment, help clinicians make optimal decisions, empower patients, and inform healthcare policy.
- $3.4 million spent. Health Data Standards (HDS) - Develops and maintains LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes), a clinical terminology standard mandated for U.S. federal health programs and implemented internationally, and UCUM (Unified Code for Units of Measure) which supports consistent exchange of quantitative data in science, health care, and business. HDS also convenes global stakeholders to advance interoperable health data standards that enable effective data exchange, promote their adoption, and help shape the scientific and policy landscape related to research, public health, and patient care. (Expenses $ 2,841,379 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 1,702,922) The William M. Tierney Center for Health Services Research - Conducts multidisciplinary research in clinical and community settings to improve the delivery and outcomes of health care services through innovative use of health information and health information technology. (Expenses $ 2,231,675 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 481,478) Center for Aging Research - Develop, test, and implement innovative strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare and self-care for medically and socially vulnerable older adults. Explore new models of care for late life depression, dementia, delirium and other common geriatric syndromes. Subject descriptive clinical and demographic data; ability to study clinical outcomes and guidance in regard to data security.
- $2.8 million spent. The William M. Tierney Center for Health Services Research - Conducts multidisciplinary research in clinical and community settings to improve the delivery and outcomes of health care services through innovative use of health information and health information technology.
- $2.2 million spent. Center for Aging Research - Develop, test, and implement innovative strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare and self-care for medically and socially vulnerable older adults. Explore new models of care for late life depression, dementia, delirium and other common geriatric syndromes. Subject descriptive clinical and demographic data; ability to study clinical outcomes and guidance in regard to data security.
- IU Institute Support & IU Share Support
- Miscellaneous Revenue
- (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 800,000) IU Institute Support & IU Share Support
- (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 208,812) Miscellaneous Revenue
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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