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Institute of Packaging Professionals

EIN 36-2057282 · Woodridge, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IOPP IS AN INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS SUCCEED.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$984,302
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$130,078, director of education

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs.

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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. $577,253 spent. EDUCATION -- TO DEVELOP AND OFFER COURSES, SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE THOSE ENGAGED IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY.
  2. $48,621 spent. PUBLICATIONS -- DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INNOVATIONS AND EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS OF THE PACKAGING AND HANDLING PROFESSION. APPROXIMATELY 13 ACTIVE PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
  3. SPECIALISTS -- PROVIDES ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR MEMBERS DEMONSTRATING SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE, MEASURED THROUGH A TESTING PROCESS.
  4. $19,500 spent. CHAPTERS -- THE 33 CHAPTERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,400 MEMBERS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT ON A LOCAL LEVEL WITH OTHER PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS FOR EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TOURS, SPEAKERS, STUDY GROUPS, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.TECHNICAL PROGRAM -- IOPP HAS 9 TECHNICAL COMMITTEES. THESE COMMITTEES FOCUS ON TECHNICAL ISSUES WITHIN SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION FOR IOPP MEMBERS AND THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY.

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 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 February 1985.

    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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