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International Homicide Investgators Associates Inc

EIN 42-1322075 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH HOMICIDE AND DEATH INVESTIGATION

Income
$888,154
Spending
$764,146
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$35,500, training dir

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $384,707 spent. BASIC AND ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE DISCUSSION FORUMS FOR INTERCHANGE OF INFORMATION WORLDWIDE REGARDING HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT SOLVING CASES
  2. $186,932 spent. SYMPOSIUMS ARE HELD ANNUALLLY TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT DEATH INVESTIGATION PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, NETWORKING, RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SOLVE CASES
  3. THE IHIA MEMBERSHIP IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DIVERSE FIELDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FORENSICS, BEHAVIORAL SPECIALTIES, CORONERS/MEDICAL EXAMINERS, PROSECUTORS, AND INFORMATION ANALYSTS FORMING A STRONG BOND OF INTERAGENCY SUPPORT, COOPERATION, AND COORDINATION AND BUILDINGEFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS
  4. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CUNDUCTED MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION PRACTICES WORLDWIDE. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED SPECIALIZED TRAINING SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES THAT PROVIDED LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS, FORENSIC SPECIALISTS, PROSECUTORS, AND INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL WITH ADVANCED EDUCATION IN EVIDENCE COLLECTION, CASE ANALYSIS, INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING, AND EMERGING FORENSIC TECHNOLOGIES.
  5. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CUNDUCTED MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION PRACTICES WORLDWIDE. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED SPECIALIZED TRAINING SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES THAT PROVIDED LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS, FORENSIC SPECIALISTS, PROSECUTORS, AND INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL WITH ADVANCED EDUCATION IN EVIDENCE COLLECTION, CASE ANALYSIS, INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING, AND EMERGING FORENSIC TECHNOLOGIES.

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 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 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 April 1998.

    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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