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Idaa

EIN 34-1313657 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF IDAA IS TO CARRY THE MESSAGE OF RECOVERY TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ENVISION RECOVERY FOR ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ADDICTIVE DISORDERS.

Income
$674,969
Spending
$585,331
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
2
Volunteers
475
Highest pay
$102,500, executive director

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $392,022 spent. IDAA CONFERENCE: SINCE 1949, IDAA HAS PROVIDED A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT, MEETINGS, RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO DOCTORAL LEVEL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IDAA'S ANNUAL MEETING PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME), RECOVERY EDUCATION AND MUTUAL HELP MEETINGS. IDAA PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FULL SUPPORT OF FAMILY RECOVERY. THE IDAA ANNUAL MEETING IS THE CENTERPIECE OF IDAA'S ACTIVITIES AND LIKE ALL IDAA SERVICES, IS A NETWORK OPERATED WITHIN THE TRADITION OF ANONYMITY.
  2. $48,434 spent. IDAA MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (BESIDES THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE):1. HELPLINE: AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS VIA EMAIL OR PHONE, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS BASED ON LOCATION OR PROFESSION. SUPPORTS EARLY RECOVERY, LICENSING ISSUES, AND ASSISTS FAMILY MEMBERS.2. MEMBER PORTAL: EXCLUSIVE ACCESS FOR MEMBERS TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. A. MEETING LIST: SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON RECOVERY MEETINGS. B. BULLETIN BOARD: COMMUNITY PLATFORM FOR DISCUSSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. C. ARCHIVES: ONLINE ACCESS TO PAST CONFERENCES, MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS, CONFERENCE AA, FAMILY RECOVERY TRACKS, CE'S, AND BANQUET RECORDINGS. D. DIRECTORY: MEMBERS-ONLY SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY BY STATE AND MEMBERSHIP TYPE FOR MESSAGING.

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 March 1992.

    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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