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College of American Pathologists Foundation

EIN 36-6134600 · Northfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$611,195, director (thru 03/2024)

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 (1)
  1. $782,288 spent. THE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS PATIENT-CENTERED AND HUMANITARIAN ROLES FOR PATHOLOGISTS STRIVING TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN NEED, TO THE SPECIALIZED, LIFE-SAVING SKILLS OF PATHOLOGISTS. SEE, TEST & TREAT IS THE FOUNDATION'S FLAGSHIP ENDEAVOR. IT IS A FREE, PATHOLOGIST-LED CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER-SCREENING PROGRAM OFFERED TO VULNERABLE WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THE FOUNDATION REGARDS SEE, TEST & TREAT AS A MODEL PROGRAM TO SPUR ENGAGEMENT, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES, AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONFERS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS TO PATHOLOGY RESIDENTS TO INCREASE THE SPECIALTY'S IMPACT IN HEALTHCARE. THE CAP FOUNDATION'S REACH EXTENDS FAR BEYOUND U.S. BOARDERS. THROUGH OUR GLOABAL PATHOLOGY AWARD AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE'VE RECEIVED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTED AWARDEES FROM COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. THIS GROWING INTERNATIONAL NETWORK REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING PATHOLOGY, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE, AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PATHOLOGISTS. IN 2024 17 COUNTRIES WERE REACHED 37 GRANTS OR AWARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED. SEE, TEST & TREAT IS A LIFE SAVING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE CANCER SCREENING AND HELATH EDUCATION TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, DELIVERING SAME-DAY RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP CARE. LED BY VOLUNTEER PATHOLOGISTS AND SUPPORTED BY LOCAL HEALTH CARE TEAMS, THE PROGRAM REMOVES BARRIERS TO CARE AND EMPOWERS PATIENTS WITH CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH. IN 2024, 12 PROGRAMS WERE HOSTED ACROSS THE US, 600 UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN WERE SCREENED, 112 WERE CONNECTED TO ADDITIONAL FOLLOW UP CARE. THE CAP FOUNDATION'S GRANTS AND AWARDS SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF PATHOLOGISTS THROUGH FUNDING FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL HEALTH EXPERIENCES AND ADVANCED ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND STRENGTHEN THE FUTURE OF THE PATHOLOGY PROFESSION. IN 2024, 30 GRANTS AND AWARDS WERE GIVEN DOMESTICALLY, 30 STUDENTS, RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS WERE AWARDED.

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 June 1966.

    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: College of American Pathologists (Northfield, IL), EIN 36-2118323. 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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