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Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology

EIN 46-2307730 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STIMULATE, PROMOTE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF RHEUMATIC CONDITIONS. THE FIELD OF RHEUMATOLOGY INCLUDES THE RHEUMATIC AFFECTIONS OF THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE, LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
19.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
65

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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. $1.4 million spent. THE PANLAR CONGRESS IS A MAJOR EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER RHEUMATOLOGY PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE AMERICAS TO SHARE THE LATEST RESEARCH, CLINICAL PRACTICES, AND ADVANCEMENTS IN THE FIELD. IT FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AMONG EXPERTS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE CONGRESS HAS SEEN SIGNIFICANT PARTICIPATION, WITH HUNDREDS OF ATTENDEES, NUMEROUS WORKSHOPS, AND PRESENTATIONS. IT HAS BECOME A KEY PLATFORM FOR INTRODUCING INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS AND PRACTICES IN RHEUMATOLOGY.EXPENSES: THE EXPENSES FOR ORGANIZING THE CONGRESS INCLUDE VENUE COSTS, SPEAKER COST, LOGISTICS, AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, MAKING IT ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURES FOR PANLAR.
  2. $31,500 spent. THE PANLAR ACCREDITATION PROGRAM LEADS THE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE IN RHEUMATOLOGY IN LATIN AMERICA. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY IN MEDICAL CARE, CONTINUOUS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT.D CLINICAL MANAGEMENT.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THIS INITIATIVE HAS CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CENTERS SPECIALIZING IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, PROMOTING THE STANDARDIZATION OF RHEUMATOLOGY PRACTICES ACROSS THE CONTINENT. IT HAS EVOLVED INTO A PATHOLOGY-BASED ACCREDITATION MODEL, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIALIZED CENTERS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, SPONDYLOARTHRITIS, AND PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS.COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CERTIFICATION METHODOLOGY, SUPPORTING THE INSTITUTIONS, AND EVALUATING THE CENTERS.
  3. $1,000 spent. THE GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS VIDEOCAST IS PART OF GLOBAL RHEUMATOLOGY, THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE OF ASSOCIATIONS FOR RHEUMATOLOGY (PANLAR). THIS LIVE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE DISCUSSION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE ON IMPORTANT TOPICS IN RHEUMATOLOGY WORLDWIDE. THE INAUGURAL SEGMENT FOCUSED ON JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE MAIN ACHIEVEMENT IS THE ABILITY TO ENERGIZE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION IN RHEUMATOLOGY, MAKING VALUABLE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE AND INTERACTIVE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. WE HAVE SHARED RELEVANT CONTENT WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE, DISSEMINATING THE WORK OF PANLAR TO UP TO 2,000 INDIVIDUALS.EXPENSES: THE COSTS PRIMARILY RELATE TO THE PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION OF THE VIDEOCAST.

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 2014.

    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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