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American Medical Association Foundation

EIN 36-6080517 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

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

What it says it does

THE AMA FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER PHYSICIANS AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE OUR NATION'S HEALTH.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$273,899, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 102% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES - WORKING IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, WE AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF PHYSICIANS BY FUNDING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICIANS, PROMOTE OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR ALL, AND ADVANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION. THROUGH TARGETED INVESTMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, WE IDENTIFY AREAS OF URGENT NEED AND HELP EMPOWER PHYSICIAN LEADERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.
  2. $894,701 spent. LGBTQ+ HEALTH PROGRAM - THE AMA FOUNDATION WORKS TO ADDRESS PERSISTENT GAPS IN CARE AFFECTING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS BY CONVENING LEADERS IN HEALTH CARE, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, MEDICAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE, AND AFFRIMING CARE.
  3. $585,422 spent. MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS - PHYSICIANS OF TOMORROW PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING MEDICAL STUDENTS WITH A FINANCIAL NEED WHO ARE ALREADY DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH. THE UNDERREPRESENTED IN MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SPECIFICALLY AWARDED TO MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA AND ARE ALSO FROM RACIAL/ETHNIC/CULTURAL GROUPS UNDER-REPRESENTED IN THE PRACTICING PHYSICIAN POPULATION - PROMOTING DIVERSITY, HEALTH EQUITY AND THE DELIVERY OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE. THESE STUDENTS OFTEN CHOOSE TO SERVE AT-RISK MINORITY AND SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PATIENT POPULATIONS. THE JOAN F. GIAMBALVO FUND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN SUPPORTS RESEARCH ADVANCING THE STUDY OF WOMEN IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND STRENGTHENING THE AMA'S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE ISSUES AFFECTING WOMEN IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE WOMEN PHYSICIANS SECTION (WPS) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMA FOUNDATION. TO DATE, 25 RESEARCH AWARDS HAVE BEEN GRANTED.
  4. $172,964 spent. Other Program Services

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 March 1962.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: American Medical Association (Chicago, IL), EIN 36-0727175. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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