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Wongu University of Oriental Medicine

EIN 46-2711511 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mission of Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is to educate and train students to become skilled and compassionate practitioners of Oriental Medicine.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$94,940, director and president

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 Accreditation & Program RecognitionContinued ACAHM Accreditation: Wongu University received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) on August 14, 2024, extending accreditation for seven years through 2031.California Acupuncture Board Approval: On May 5, 2025, the renamed and updated Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM) program was approved by the California Acupuncture Board, expanding graduates' eligibility for licensure in California.SARA Participation: Wongu University of Oriental Medicine began participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) in January 2025, enabling the interstate delivery of distance education under nationally recognized standards.Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE): On September 10, 2024, the CPE approved the University's application to offer Distance and Ground Education. On March 30, 2025, the CPE renewed the University's institutional license for an additional two-year period, covering December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. On March 31, 2025, the CPE approved the program name change to Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM). Community Engagement and Outreach ActivitiesWongu Peace and Happiness Expo (August 25, 2024): Hosted a community wellness event featuring workshops and free community acupuncture.Sao Tome and Prncipe Medical Mission (South Africa) (August 11-16, 2024): Provided free acupuncture and herbal treatments as part of an international medical outreach initiative.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (October 22-23, 2024): Offered free wellness services and health education.HOPI Indian Reservation Outreach (November 20, 2024): Delivered free acupuncture and herbal treatments to the community in Arizona.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (December 18, 2024): Provided free wellness services and education.Sacred Women's Circle (March 17, 2025): Offered free wellness services and educational programming.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (April 22-23, 2025): Continued community outreach through free wellness services and education.Sun City Anthem - Chinese Heritage Club (June 1, 2025): Delivered free wellness services and educational outreach. Student ScholarshipsF. Mangione received a scholarship from Best Chinese Medicine on July 16, 2024.C. Hilman received a scholarship from Best Chinese Medicine on July 16, 2024. Admitted and Graduated StudentsFrom Summer 2024 to Spring 2025, Wongu accepted 14 new MSAHM degree-seeking students and graduated 2 students.

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 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 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 March 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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