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American Association of Pathologists Assistants

EIN 31-0921680 · Washington, DC

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What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANTS (AAPA) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

AAPA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING OUR QUARTERLY PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL, THE CUTTING EDGE, DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS IN PRINT OR ELECTRONIC FORM, AND REGULAR E-BLASTS WHERE OUR MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR THEIR CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE.AAPA OFFERS THREE ANNUAL MEETINGS TO EARN ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION, INCLUDING A FALL CONFERENCE (APPROX. 200 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES, 60 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES), SPRING MEETING (APPROX. 110 ATTENDEES) AND OUR SUMMER MEETING (APPROX. 75 ATTENDEES). WE ALSO OFFER RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE LECTURES AND HAVE PUBLISHED BEYOND THE BENCH, A SERIES OF CE ARTICLES, FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ACCRUE CREDITS.THE AAPA IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES THROUGH THE ASCLS PACE PROGRAM (APPROX. 18,000 CE CREDITS ISSUED ANNUALLY).BEYOND CE, THE AAPA PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT BY TRACKING OUR MEMBERS' CE UNITS, ADMINISTERING SURVEYS, MONITORING LEGISLATION, OFFERING A CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY COURSE, OFFERING AN INSPECTION READINESS KIT, AND FACILITATING NETWORKING OF OUR MEMBERS.WE WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY CONCERNING THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT THROUGH OUR TRAVELING EXHIBIT BOOTH (5 TIMES ANNUALLY) AND ANNUAL PA DAY (APRIL 14), AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE OF OUR WEBSITE AND PROMOTION OF OUR JOB HOTLINE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.
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 August 1972.
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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