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Society for Vascular Medicine

EIN 34-1623552 · East Dundee, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO SUPPORT THE FIELD OF VASCULAR MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY AND TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION. A REGULAR MEETING, WHICH SPONSORS EDUCATION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS, SHALL BE HELD ANNUALLY TO PROMOTE ITS PURPOSE. THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE THE VASCULAR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND STANDARDS TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$995,609
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
26.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $103,716 spent. MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY RECEIVE A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE JOURNAL, VASCULAR MEDICINE, AND ACCESS TO THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. THE JOURNAL FEATURES THE LATEST RESEARCH IN VASCULAR BIOLOGY INTEGRATED WITH THE PRACTICE OF VASCULAR MEDICINE AND VASCULAR SURGERY. THE JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES PER YEAR.
  2. $528,423 spent. THE ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS EDUCATION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS. THE ANNUAL MEETING, WHICH INVOLVES PHYSICIANS, RESEARCHERS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, FELLOWS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, HELPS THE SOCIETY SUPPORT THE FIELD OF VASCULAR MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND EXCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION.
  3. MATERIALS AND TEXTBOOKS ARE DESIGNED FOR PHYSICIANS WHO WANT TO PREPARE FOR THE CERTIFICATE EXAM AND THOSE WANTING A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE IN VASCULAR MEDICINE AND ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS. THIS INCLUDES THE FELLOWS COURSE AND THE PAD TOOLKIT PROJECT.
  4. $17,870 spent. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES BENEFITS TO MEMBERS TO INCLUDE ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPERTS IN THE FIELD. THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES ON THE CONTENT AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE TO SOCIETY MEMBERS AND VASCULAR MEDICINE PROFESSIONALS AND MAY SERVE AS A STANDARD KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR THE EXTENDED MEDICAL COMMUNITY.
  5. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES BENEFITS TO MEMBERS TO INCLUDE ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPERTS IN THE FIELD. THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES ON THE CONTENT AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE TO SOCIETY MEMBERS AND VASCULAR MEDICINE PROFESSIONALS AND MAY SERVE AS A STANDARD KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR THE EXTENDED MEDICAL COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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