American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Inc
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What it says it does
HELPING MEMBERS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDE THE BEST EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT CARE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $9.4 million
- Spending
- $7.5 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 700
- Highest pay
- $877,034, evp/ceo until 01/25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- MEMBERSHIP: THE ACADEMY MAINTAINS AND ADMINISTERS INFORMATION RELATING TO ITS MEMBERS, COMPILES AND PREPARES PUBLICATIONS DRAWING ON THESE RECORDS, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP THROUGH COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS FOR MEMBERS, NON-MEMBER PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PUBLIC.
- ADVOCACY: THE ACADEMY ADVOCATES TO THE U.S. CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERSHIP ON KEY ISSUES IMPACTING THE SPECIALTY, MEMBERS' PRACTICES AND PATIENTS. NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR ACADEMY MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS.
- COMMUNICATIONS: THE ACADEMY PUBLISHES A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, THE BULLETIN, AND PRODUCES DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, SPECIALTY INNOVATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING THE SPECIALTY. ITS MEDIA RELATIONS PROGRAMS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SPECIALTY AND DISSEMINATE ITS HEALTH INFORMATION. CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCES PRINT, DIGITAL, AND VIDEO MATERIALS.
- HEALTH POLICY: THE ACADEMY MAINTAINS VISIBILITY AND CREDIBILITY WITH NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING SOCIOECONOMIC AND FEDERAL REGULATORY ISSUES AND ADVOCATES FOR APPROPRIATE REIMBURSEMENT AND FAIR POLICIES WITH MEDICARE AND PRIVATE PAYERS; PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES ENCOUNTERED AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1981.
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 November 4, 2026.
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