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Gmr Foundation for Research and Education

EIN 45-5464550 · Greenwood Village, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GMR FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IS TO SUPPORT CLINICAL, EDUCATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS RESEARCH DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE CARE AND SAFETY OF PATIENTS IN THE OUT OF HOSPITAL SETTING. THE GMR FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN CLINICAL PRACTICES, AND PROMOTES INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING PATIENT CARE AND PROJECTS WHICH CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES.

Income
$304,932
Spending
$284,015
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
24.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$59,978, executive di

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $189,474 spent. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CLINICAL, EDUCATION AND HEALTH SYSTEMS RESEARCH DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE CARE AND SAFETY OF PATIENTS IN THE OUT OF HOSPITAL SETTING. THE GMR FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN CLINICAL PRACTICES, AND PROMOTES INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING PATIENT CARE AND PROJECTS WHICH CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, WE HELD OUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER. THIS EVENT RAISED FUNDS ALLOWING US TO FUND GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS, EMS TRAINING EQUIPMENT GRANTS, AND AN EMS FELLOW RESEARCH GRANT.

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 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 October 2021.

    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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