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Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

EIN 51-0161670 · Chicago, IL

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What it says it does

EMPOWER DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS TO EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)

THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION BROUGHT TOGETHER MEMBERS OF THE DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS COMMUNITY BOTH IN-PERSON AND ON-DEMAND. THIS IS CONSIDERED THE PREMIER EVENT FOR DIABETES EDUCATION, CARE AND DELIVERY, MEETING THE ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND COMPETENCIES FOR DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REMAINS THE KEY TO MAINTAINING BEST PRACTICES IN DIABETES CARE. ADCES EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS THE TOOLS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO HELP THEIR PATIENTS ACCOMPLISH DIABETES SELF-MAINTENANCE GOALS. MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CAREER PATH TARGETED AND INCLUDE COURSES, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, PUBLICATIONS, PRINT MATERIALS AND ONLINE RESOURCES.
EXECUTIVE AFFAIRS ENCOMPASSES LIAISON EFFORTS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING DIABETES EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. THIS INCLUDES: PARTNERSHIP WITH RELATED ORGANIZATION AND INDUSTRY FURTHER ADCES'S MISSION, INCLUDING SEVERAL NON-PROFIT AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION INITIATIVES; DEVELOPMENT OF PATIENT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIALS; MEMBERSHIP, BOARD AND COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS; AND OVERSIGHT OF BOARD APPROVED PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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