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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

EIN 36-6103317 · Rosemont, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AAPMR STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PHYSIATRIC PRACTICE, AND ACTS AS AN ADVOCATE ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO DISABILITY. IT ASSISTS PM&R PHYSICIANS IN ACQUIRING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION, PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND RESEARCH INFORMATION NEEDED TO PROVIDE QUALITY PATIENT CARE, AS WELL AS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTERESTS OF PATIENTS WITH, OR AT RISK FOR, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITIES.

Income
$13.5 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
57
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$501,529, advisor executive

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (6)
  1. $3.9 million spent. ANNUAL ASSEMBLY - THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY IS THE PREMIER ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION PHYSICIANS. OVER 2,000 PHYSICIANS ATTEND THE ASSEMBLY TO PARTICIPATE IN COURSES, PLENARY SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS, WHICH ARE ORGANIZED INTO TRACKS. ADDITIONALLY, THE POSTER PRESENTATIONS REPORT THE LATEST RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PM&R AND EXHIBITS ARE HOSTED.
  2. $1.8 million spent. PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A MONTHLY SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL (PM&R)TO THE MEMBERS. THE ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDES A PRINT NEWSLETTER 10 TIMES PER YEAR, A BI-WEEKLY ONLINE NEWSLETTER, MONTHLY RESIDENT NEWSLETTER, QUARTERLY COUNCIL NEWSLETTERS, AND MEMBER EMAIL BLASTS THAT COMUNICATE UPDATES IN THE FIELD OF PM&R, ACTIVITIES OF THE ACADEMY, ITS MEMBERS AND STRATEGIC COMMITTEES. THE ACADEMY OFFERS PHYZFORUM, AN ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY, AND ASSESSES MEMBER NEEDS THROUGH MARKET RESEARCH STUDIES. THE ACADEMY WEBSITE IS A RESOURCE FOR MEMBERS AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC. THE ACADEMY CONTINUES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF REHABILITATION AND THE FIELD THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND PATIENT EDUCATION BROCHURES.
  3. $2.7 million spent. HPPS/QUALITY - THE ACADEMY HELPS OUR MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE CONTINUOUS CHANGES TO GUIDELINES, REPORTING MEASURES, AND OTHER PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS. THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP DEFINE PHYSIATRY'S VALUE IN MEDICINE AND LEAD PHYSIATRISTS THROUGH THE TRANSITIONS OCCURING IN THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH CARE.
  4. $2.0 million spent. EDUCATION - THE ACADEMY IS ITS MEMBERS PRIMARY SOURCE FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION. EDUCATION OFFERED BY ACADEMY HELPS MEMBERS KEEP CURRENT ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF PM&R AS WELL AS SUSTAIN THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, ECT. IN ADDITION TO ITS ANNUAL ASSEMBLY, THE ACADEMY OFFERS LIVE COURSES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS NATIONALLY, ONLINE LEARINGING OPPORTUNITIES VIA ITS ONLINE LEARNING PORTAL ACADEME, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES VIA ITS PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, PM&R AND ONLINE, CLINICAL RESOURCES VIA PM&R KNOWLEDGE NOW.
  5. $1.3 million spent. MEMBERSHIP - AAPM&R OFFERS ITS MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, ENRICHMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO 9,000+ MEMBER PHYSIATRISTS WHO ARE THOUGHT-LEADERS IN THE FIELD. CONNECTING WITH THEIR PM&R COMMUNITY HELPS MEMBERS DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICAL AND CLINICAL SKILLS, STAY CURRENT WITH THE LATEST PHYSIATRY NEWS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND EXPAND THEIR CIRCLE OF PEERS.
  6. $704,703 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES

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 April 1950.

    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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