Project Management Institute
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What it says it does
Dedicated to advancing the practice, science and profession of project management in a conscious and proactive manner through fostering professionalism, quality, education and certification in the profession.
- Income
- $249,912
- Spending
- $265,820
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (8)
- $39,795 spent. Member meetings to provide forum for discussion and education. A presentation on a particular facet of project management or the skills needed to be developed to be a successful project manager is given by a professional in the field. Time is provided for discussion. In 2024 some program presentation formats were hybrid in-person//ZOOM attendance. .
- $3,790 spent. Professional Development Seminars/Workshops/Networking. Seminars to develop professional skills are arranged for by PMI and attended by 100 to 200 professionals yearly, the majority via ZOOM. .
- $56,674 spent. PM Symposium. and Career Conference The organization conducted two multi- day events - a Symposium and a Conferemce which provide education, lectures, and net working opportunities for its members. In 2024 these were hybrid in-person and Zoom events.
- Program Service Expenses 12,555, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 8,294 Business an Community Outreach Activies include various networking opportunities, a career development seminar and an annual Leadership Conference. The annual leadership conference is held for executives in the project management field to enhance their leadership skills. PMI also engages in outreach with various professional associations to promote the professional of project management. Occasionally grants or donations are made to such organizations and associations
- Program Service Expenses 6,318, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Membership Services. PMI supports its members through communications via newsletter, e-mail and its website. The members are exposed to project management information and professional articles. The organization also provides many volunteer opportunities to its members to enable them to gain skills and provide organizational leadership.
- Program Service Expenses 20,939, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 6,100 Mentoring. PMI has a Mentoring service to assist new members with job and professional skills.
- Program Service Expenses 44,661, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Miscellaneous Operational Support Services for PMI education programs, seminars, etc. includes technology expenses and depreciation
- Program Service Expenses 2,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Educational Grants made
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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