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American Dental Hygienists Association Institute for Oral Hea

EIN 36-3468143 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSION OF DENTAL HYGIENE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS THAT ARE OFFERED TO LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS.

Income
$272,706
Spending
$192,328
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$225,219, adha interim ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 224% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $67,663 spent. THE ADHA INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXISTS PRIMARILY TO HELP STUDENTS IN THEIR SECOND YEAR OR ABOVE OF DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL NEEDS. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS WITH A LIMIT OF $2,000 ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR TO AN AVERAGE OF 60-80 STUDENTS (DEPENDENT ON FUNDING).
  2. $5,500 spent. ADHA INSTITUTE RESEARCH OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN THE SPECIFIC FIELD OF DENTAL HYGIENE. ADHA INSTITUTE SPONSORED RESEARCH GRANTS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WITH VISION AND DISCIPLINE TO DISCOVER EXPANDED AND IMPROVED MEANS OF SERVING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC.
  3. ADHA INSTITUTE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN SPECIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH OR RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED ORAL HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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