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International Psychogeriatric Association

EIN 36-4181896 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE MEMBERS AND THE GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH OF OLDER PEOPLE EVERYWHERE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, HEALTH PROMOTION AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$703,691
Spending
$579,545
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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. $153,390 spent. THE IPA-BPSD/NPS INITIATIVE IS A COORDINATED EFFORT AIMED AT IMPROVING THE UNDERSTANDING, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA (BPSD), ALSO KNOWN AS NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS (NPS). IPA BRINGS TOGETHER PROFESSIONALS IN PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, GERIATRIC MEDICINE, NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, AND PHARMACEUTICALS TO DETERMINE AND UPDATE GUIDELINES IN THIS FIELD.
  2. $149,325 spent. IPA'S PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE THE INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS JOURNAL, IPA BULLETIN NEWSLETTER, AND BPSD GUIDES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE AND RESEARCH INFORMATION ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION.
  3. $155,090 spent. THE IPA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FEATURES PLENARY LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, FREE/ORAL COMMUNICATION SESSIONS, AND POSTERS PRESENTED BY LEADERS IN THE FIELD FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. THE IPA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ALSO FEATURES PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS, SITE VISITS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR IPA MEMBERS. DUE TO THE DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, RESEARCH INTERESTS, AND DISCIPLINES OF ITS PARTICIPANTS, AN IPA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS IS LIKE NO OTHER MEETING.
  4. $10,160 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1997.

    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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