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Organization of Teratology Information Specialists NFP

EIN 36-4297167 · Brentwood, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION TO PARENTS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT MEDICATIONS AND OTHER EXPOSURES DURING PREGNANCY AND WHILE BREASTFEEDING. SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE TO WORLDWIDE INITIATIVES FOR TERATOLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$46,647, board member

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. MOTHERTOBABY: TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE BASED INFORMATION TO MOTHERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT MEDICATIONS AND OTHER EXPOSURES DURING PREGNANCY AND WHILE BREASTFEEDING.
  2. $883,941 spent. CDC- To improve clinical and public health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people and their infants and for people with birth defects, infant disorders and related conditions through strategic enhancement of related partnerships.
  3. $68,070 spent. AAP: To provide evidence-based information to pregnant women, healthcare professionals, and the general public related to the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and breastfeeding on any health effects to developing babies.
  4. $15,154 spent. ANNUAL MEETING
  5. ANNUAL MEETING: RESEARCH COORDINATORS MEET AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TO DISCUSS RESEARCH PROTOCOLS AND SUBJECT RECRUITMENT.

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 February 2000.

    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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