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Aimed Alliance

EIN 46-1806586 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Aimed Alliance advances its mission by conducting factual, legal, and policy research and analysis; developing and advancing legal strategies and policy recommendations; educating the public; and advocating for ethics and the enforcement of laws and agreements. We consult and collaborate with health care consumers and professionals, caregivers, patient advocates, employers, human resources personnel, health insurance industry representatives, attorneys, and government officials.

Income
$586,025
Spending
$558,461
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$148,974, counsel

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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 (3)
  1. $398,775 spent. Research and Analysis: Aimed Alliance conducts research and provides analysis on its policy priorities, including improving patient access to treatment; protecting consumers; preserving the practitioner-patient relationship; advancing the perspectives of patients and their loved ones in valuations of treatments; and assessing and addressing the multifaceted drivers of health care costs. For more information, see our 2024 Annual Impact Report, available at AimedAlliance.org.
  2. $99,611 spent. Thought Leadership: Using its research and analysis, Aimed Alliance develops sound, patient-centered policy recommendations. Organizational representatives disseminate the organization's messages by drafting and publishing scholarly articles; speaking at national and international meetings; communicating directly with health insurance industry executives, state and federal policy makers, and regulatory enforcement entities; engaging the news media; and publishing the AimedAlliance.org and Coverage Rights.org websites. Aimed Alliance also develops and disseminates brochures for consumers and professionals, newsletters, news releases, op-eds, blog posts, and social media content. For more information, see our 2024 Annual Impact Report, available at AimedAlliance.org.
  3. $46,657 spent. Organizational Collaboration: Aimed Alliance collaborates with like-minded patient, policy, and professional groups with complementary missions. It educates and provides health policy consultations to not-for-profit organizations; leads and participates in coalition activities; and attends and contributes to conferences and meetings, in-person and online. For more information, see our 2024 Annual Impact Report, available at AimedAlliance.org.

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 May 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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