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Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

EIN 37-1515680 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FEDERATION IS TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBER BOARDS IN THEIR WORK TO ENSURE THAT THE PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY IS PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
47.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
24
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$618,466, 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (2)
  1. $3.6 million spent. PROVIDE EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND GUIDANCE TO MEMBER BOARDS THAT HELP THEM FULFILL THEIR STATUTORY, PROFESSIONAL, PUBLIC, AND ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE REGULATION OF LICENSED PROFESSIONALS. SUCH SERVICES FACILITATE ASSURANCE THAT REGULATORY BOARDS UNDERSTAND AND ADHERE TO THEIR PUBLIC PROTECTION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGULATING THE PROFESSION AND SUPPORTS THE ABILITIES OF GOVERNMENT TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC. IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF MASSAGE THERAPY EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND PRACTICE THROUGH COOPERATION WITH ENTITIES THAT SHARE THE OBJECTIVE, INCLUDING OTHER MASSAGE THERAPY ORGANIZATIONS, ACCREDITED AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, AND GROUPS WHOSE AREAS OF INTEREST MAY COINCIDE WITH THOSE OF MEMBER BOARDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ESTABLISHMENT AND REINFORCEMENT OF SUCH STANDARDS. SUPPORT COMMON SENSE STATE REGULATIONS OF THE PROFESSION THROUGH LEGISLATIVELY ENACTED STATUTES.
  2. $1.1 million spent. ENSURE THE PROVISION OF A VALID, RELIABLE LICENSING EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCE FOR LICENSURE IN THE INTEREST OF THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM REINFORCES CONSUMER BENEFITS BY ACCESSING ENFORCEMENT, DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION MECHANISMS THROUGH GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND AUTHORITY, WHILE REDUCING THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT.

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 October 13, 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 December 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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