Harbor Emergency Medical Education Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations mission is to support the educational environment for first responders in Los Angeles and Southern California. This is accomplished by reimbursing educational materials conference costs professional society memberships licensing fees and meals on shift to name a few items. We also provide much needed administrative support to the program and support recruitment for the next workforce.
- Income
- $227,174
- Spending
- $161,723
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 21 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 66%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $12,000, director social em rotation
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (12)
- $27,727 spent. HEMEF reimbursed the costs of food for weekly conferences for residents and faculty. It also covered food expenses at alumni events facilitating networking between residents and alumni in Emergency Medicine for future job opportunities. Furthermore a resident-obtained grant $9549 funded food at educational sessions for local high school students encouraging them to pursue healthcare careers. Food was also purchased from a wellness grant for the rounds room so that all staff have access to healthy snack at all hours $5342
- $5,232 spent. The Emergency Medicine program at Harbor Emergency Medical Education Foundation conducts interviews for about 160 applicants each year. During these interviews food is provided on interview days and at recruitment socials. Moreover mentors offer guidance on the application process to students during rotating visits. The Foundation further supports these interactions by reimbursing food expenses for these meetings facilitating a welcoming and supportive environment for aspiring medical professionals.
- $15,349 spent. This item encompasses the expenses related to educational conference registrations for residents faculty and fellows facilitating their professional development and knowledge enhancement. Additionally it covers the costs associated with training programs designed for new administrative staff ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to support our organizational operations effectively. These investments in education and training are essential to fostering a skilled workforce and maintaining high standards of service delivery within our nonprofit organization.
- $7,360 spent. The organization supports residents fellows and faculty by funding their professional society memberships. This support enables them to engage in national educational projects access essential resources and build valuable networks. By enhancing the competitiveness of our program through these memberships we attract top-tier candidates committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
- $8,664 spent. This expenditure covers the acquisition of educational materials training tools and textbooks. Specifically the equipment is utilized for evaluating first responders cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques aiding in enhancing their skills and patient care. The data gathered not only enrich the existing literature but also play a crucial role in offering valuable insights to providers for continuous improvement in education and healthcare delivery.
- $16,733 spent. These funds were utilized as follows: 1 Paid the HEMEF CFO $500 monthly to oversee all reimbursements for the foundation. 2 Paid a clinical faculty member $1000 monthly to manage the new Social EM rotation exposing residents to specialized care for underserved populations. 3 Supported a part-time research assistant who assists PGY2 residents in completing Citi Human Subjects training through the IRB preparing all residents for potential research opportunities.
- $4,453 spent. The item pertains to the allocation of funds for payroll taxes associated with the employees listed in the adjacent line. This includes taxes such as Social Security Medicare and federal withholding taxes that the organization is responsible for withholding and remitting on behalf of its employees. This amount reflects the employers share of taxes based on employees wages and is an essential component of the organizations financial obligations related to its workforce.
- $4,925 spent. The organization supports staff by covering travel expenses for conferences including flights and ride shares facilitating their engagement and skill enhancement. Additionally reimbursing ride share costs for residents after late shifts underscores a commitment to their safety and security promoting a supportive environment.
- $875 spent. The organization incurs minor management fees to outside vendors amounting to $168 and also purchases office supplies totaling $707. These expenses are essential for the smooth operation of our programs and services ensuring efficient management and adequate resources for our staff to fulfill our mission effectively.
- $19,797 spent. During the fiscal year our organization disbursed $5,000 to the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine SAEM in honor of Dr. Amy Kaji. This contribution facilitated the creation of a dedicated medical student research grant made possible by the generosity of our alumni donors. Furthermore $14,797 was directed towards assisting medical students experiencing financial challenges particularly supporting them with expenses related to travel and lodging while completing rotations in Los Angeles. These grants played a vital role in easing the financial burdens faced by students as they pursued their medical education and research aspirations. The funding for these initiatives was augmented by the CalMedForce grant enhancing our ability to support these crucial programs.
- $15,241 spent. The Miscellaneous funds cover diverse activities not falling under specific categories. $6,514 supported graduation with $5,000 from the CalMedForce grant. Additionally $2,639 from a resident CIR grant bought TAP phone cards for patient enrollment in a substance use disorder study overseen by a faculty member. The remaining balance covered a California state sales tax assessment on significant items acquired in a prior year.
- For Part II line 4b an amount of $18,273 was reported without an accompanying explanation which unfortunately cannot be revised. This sum was allocated towards investing in IT systems aimed at improving the scheduling process for 64 trainees. Additionally these funds were used to acquire evaluation software to provide timely feedback to residents and to support educational session facilitation.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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