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Healthcare Financial Management Association

EIN 36-2318336 · Downers Grove, IL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Leading the financial management of health care.

Income
$24.6 million
Spending
$24.3 million
Employees
90
Volunteers
1,160
Highest pay
$781,795, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. Membership - Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) goal is to improve the financial management of US healthcare institutions and related healthcare organizations through fostering knowledge and proficiency, providing a forum for exchange of ideas and best practices, strengthening cooperation among those in the profession, and establishing and promulgating principles of practice and standards of performance. Through 59 chapters and 11 regions, HFMA's 136,946 members have opportunities for education, sharing of common experiences, and keeping up to date on legislative and regulatory changes. These venues also provide for networking exchanges that build relationships that further professional careers and create personal, long-lasting friendships that span the US geography.
  2. HFMA publishes magazines and e-newsletters that are shared not only with the 136,946-member base but with other industry professionals, circulation for some periodicals reaching 34,000. The publications contain articles and information related to recent governmental rule changes and those under consideration, current events, real life best practice examples and hot topics facing the industry. E-newsletters are circulated to registered members.
  3. Certification and Education - The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) helps its members-both individuals and organizations-achieve optimal performance by providing the practical tools and solutions, education, industry analyses, and strategic guidance needed to address the many challenges that exist within the US healthcare system. HFMA advances the profession and industry by providing relevant education and professional development opportunities, offering specialized certifications in revenue cycle, accounting and finance, business intelligence, managed care, and physician practice management. HFMA also provides educational content via webinars, virtual experiences and custom content.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 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 April 1969.

    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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