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Dpc Education Center

EIN 37-1698796 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center is dedicated to empowering kidney disease patients through education, with continual collaboration from health professionals.

Income
$180,530
Spending
$77,618
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,200
Highest pay
$454,208, chief executive officer

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 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $68,450 spent. Launched new patient support group calls, expanded new educational website, added extensive new educational resources in Spanish, developed new online patient education classrooms, created unique educational tools, produced and distributed educational magazines in print and electronic formats, developed educational brochures and fact sheets, hosted regular educational calls/webinars and increased collaboration with other organizations.See Schedule O for detailed Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center's Resources Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center's Resources The Kidney Citizen The Kidney Citizen is an informational magazine that provides articles, Q & As, dedicated topic supplements and patient profiles. The issues embody innovation, provide knowledge about kidney disease, and help to encourage patients to live their best lives with kidney disease. This magazine is published three times a year and is emailed, mailed and posted on the website. Social Media and the Support Group We encourage patient engagement through Facebook Lives and Zoom roundtable discussions. These Lives are facilitated by our medical consultant who is a transplant surgeon and a general practitioner. Questions are asked by participants and answered instantly by our expert medical consultant. The social media platforms provide relevance for the organization, as well as, the addition of a social media audience. Some of the Lives are facilitated by staff members. The Kidney Chat is a confidential, telephone support group. It is a safe place to share with others, and a place to develop a special and unique comradery with those who participate. Medical providers, nutritionists/dietitians, community health center professionals, renal social workers and varied professionals in the renal field are invited to provide their expertise and knowledge in their respective fields. Patients share their experiences by helping and encouraging others in their respective journeys. Online Resources Our online resources are a step-by-step process for patients who are new to dialysis or those who need encouragement and knowledge about the dialysis journey. Our website is a blueprint for the dialysis journey and designed to answer questions that are often asked and not asked. We believe that dialysis is not the end of your life but the end of your kidney function without assistance and knowledge. Knowledge is empowerment! State-by-state resources provide patient support information especially for under-resourced communities. The information varies by each state but may include: patient support and financial resources, programs for children, insurance and medical assistance, and basic kidney education. It is important to consult with a renal social worker because of their knowledge and contacts that are available in their respective states. Spanish resources (written in Spanish) provide information about basic kidney disease, hemodiaysis, catheter topics, kidney disease complications, teens living with dialysis and various kidney disease related topics. Renal-friendly recipes are listed to encourage healthier eating lifestyles that can promote a better quality of life.

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 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 December 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 February 2013.

    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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