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Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundation Inc

EIN 35-6049685 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, TO ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL SCIENCE IN ALLEN COUNTY AND TO PROMOTE THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH RESEARCH.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
94
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$386,532, director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 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

    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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $3.5 million spent. THE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING IN FAMILY MEDICINE FOR PHYSICIANS THROUGH ITS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES IN THE FORT WAYNE, INDIANA AREA. THE PROGRAM IS FULLY ACCREDITED THROUGH BOTH THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND THE AMERICAN OSTEPATHIC ASSOCIATION.
  2. $3.4 million spent. FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC IS PART OF THE PROGRAM'S TOTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDING FORT WAYNE WITH QUALITY HEALTHCARE SINCE 1967. LOCATED IN A MEDICAL OFFICE COMPLEX IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE, THE CLINIC FUNCTIONS MUCH LIKE A LARGER FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP.
  3. $81,092 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE THE FORT WAYNE MEDICAL SOCIETY ALLIANCE AND THE COUNCIL ON SENIOR SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND ENCOURAGES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL SCIENCE IN ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.

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 1965.

    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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