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Post Graduate Institute for Osteopathy

EIN 47-4386738 · Santa Monica, CA

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

What it says it does

PGIO PROMOTES THE PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHY. WE INTEND TO ADVANCE OSTEOPATHY AND ITS SUPPORTIVE PRACTICES THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
7 of 7 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$6,561 spent. THE POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE FOR OSTEOPATHY (PGIO) IS DEDICATED TO CREATE A RENAISSANCE IN OUR PROFESSION AND TO DISSEMINATE ANDREW TAYLOR STILL'S GIFT OF HEALING TO THE WORLD. PGIO PROMOTES THE PHILOSOPHY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHY FOR PHYSICIANS IN PRACTICE TO BUILD UPON THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. WE PROVIDE MEDICAL EDUCATION THAT UTILIZES THE INTEGRATION OF LIVING STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO PROMOTE SELF-HEALING WITHIN THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. WE ENDEAVOR TO EVOLVE THIS SCIENCE AND DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF ITS INTEGRATION INTO THE MEDICAL STANDARD OF CARE. PGIO ADVANCES OSTEOPATHY AND ITS SUPPORTIVE PRACTICES THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. PGIO PROVIDES ACCESS TO ADVANCED AND RELEVANT OSTEOPATHIC TRAINING, THAT EQUIPS PHYSICIANS WITH THE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PRACTICE SUCCESSFULLY AND GAIN ADVANCED-LEVEL TRAINING IN OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES IN LESS TIME AND AT A REASONABLE COST. WE ALSO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PHYSICIANS TO JOIN A POWERFUL INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CERTIFIED PRACTITIONERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, MAKE PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS, AND HAVE THE SUPPORT OF EXPERIENCED MENTORS.2025 COURSE: RETAINED REFLEXES AND SHOCKNOVEMBER 15-16, 2025LAGUNA HILLS, CACOURSE DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. BECK DO FAAO

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 July 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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