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Medical Library Association Inc

EIN 36-0540525 · Mc Lean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS, SUPPORT HEALTH INFORMATION RESEARCH, AND PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY INFORMATION TO THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY (CLINICIANS, PATIENTS AND OTHERS) FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
437

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $967,182 spent. ANNUAL MEETING - THE ANNUAL MEETING EDUCATES MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS ON THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
  2. $415,300 spent. MEMBERSHIP DUES - MEMBERSHIP DUES PROVIDE MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND SHARE IDEAS, INSIGHTS & EXPERTISES WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL MLA COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS ALSO ENJOY ACCESS TO LEARNING THROUGH MLA CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGS WHICH INCLUDE WEBINARS, WEBCASTS, AND ANNUAL MEETING CE. MEMBERS CAN ALSO FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD AND DISCOVER WITHIN THE MLA COMMITTEES AT THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
  3. $397,101 spent. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE MEDICAL LIBRARY FIELD. APPROXIMATELY 2,300 MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD AND DISCOVER WITHIN THE MLA COMMITTEES AT THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
  4. $859,210 spent. CERTIFICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS.

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 July 1997.

    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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