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University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America

EIN 37-1099415 · Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HOSPITAL BY SUPPORTING PROJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. A SECONDARY PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF INDIGENTS BY HOLDING MEDICAL MISSIONS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND IN THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
0
Volunteers
210

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 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    48 of 48 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $808,536 spent. UPMASA CONTINUED ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND SERVICE THROUGH ITS GRANTS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM, PROVIDING OVER 800,000 IN FUNDING DURING THE YEAR. THESE FUNDS SUPPORTED A WIDE RANGE OF INITIATIVES, INCLUDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND THE PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, UPMASA ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND IMPROVED HEALTHCARE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
  2. $263,535 spent. UPMASA HELD ITS 2024 ANNUAL GRAND CONVENTION IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON FROM JULY 10-14, 2024. THE FIVE-DAY EVENT GATHERED UPCM JUBILARIANS, ALUMNI CHAPTERS, AND MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR TWO FULL DAYS OF ACCREDITED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SESSIONS, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO RECONNECT, CELEBRATE, AND STRENGTHEN FELLOWSHIP. HUNDREDS OF ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN ACADEMIC LECTURES, NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTERED CAMARADERIE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RENEWED COMMITMENT TO UPMASA'S MISSION OF SUPPORTING MEDICAL EDUCATION, SERVICE, AND UNITY AMONG UP-TRAINED PHYSICIANS.
  3. $80,817 spent. UPMASA SUPPORTED ITS REGIONAL CHAPTERS AND ALUMNI CLASSES IN CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER FELLOWSHIP, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ALMA MATER. REGIONAL CHAPTERS AND CLASS REUNIONS OR JUBILEES PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO RECONNECT, CELEBRATE MILESTONES, AND RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. THESE ACTIVITIES STRENGTHENED UPMASA'S NETWORK, REINFORCED ALUMNI TIES, AND ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND UNITY WITHIN THE GLOBAL MEDICAL COMMUNITY.
  4. $53,706 spent. DURING THE YEAR, UPMASA CONDUCTED MEDICAL MISSIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND MEDICAL STAFF OFFERED GENERAL MEDICAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS LACKING ACCESS TO ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE. THESE MISSIONS IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PROMOTED WELLNESS IN REMOTE AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES ABROAD.
  5. DURING THE YEAR, UPMASA CONDUCTED MEDICAL MISSIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND MEDICAL STAFF OFFERED GENERAL MEDICAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS LACKING ACCESS TO ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE. THESE MISSIONS IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PROMOTED WELLNESS IN REMOTE AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES ABROAD.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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