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Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1254078 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SARNOFF CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHYSICIAN-LEADERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE BY FUNDING AND SUPPORTING MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PHYSICIANS ENGAGED IN TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$248,788, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS ANNUAL FELLOWSHIPS TO MEDICAL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ANY ACCREDITED MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED INTELLECTUAL AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ABILITY. FELLOWS CONDUCT TWELVE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH AT A BIOMEDICAL INSTITUTION LOCATED WITHIN USA.THE SARNOFF SCHOLAR AWARD IS A COMPETITIVE AWARD DESIGNED TO SUPPORT JUNIOR FACULTY FOR TWO CONTINUOUS YEARS AT THE JUNIOR FACULTY LEVEL (INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR). THE AWARD IS FOR FORMER SARNOFF FELLOWS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PURSUING A CAREER IN CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH. APPLICANTS MAY APPLY DURING THE LAST YEAR OF SUBSPECIALTY FELLOWSHIP. THE SCHOLAR AWARD WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE APPOINTMENT TO A JUNIOR FACULTY (INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) POSITION AND CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A STRONG INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT.
  2. $272,888 spent. ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING - THE FOUNDATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING WITH ITS CURRENT AND FORMER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS EACH SPRING. THE MEETING GIVES A FORUM FOR THE FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS (INCLUDING FORMER FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS) TO PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH TO THE FOUNDATION'S VOLUNTEERS, PRECEPTORS, SPONSORS AND PROMINENT SCIENTIST WHO SERVE IN THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITTEES. THE MEETING ALSO PROVIDES MENTORING SESSIONS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH FORMER MEMBERS AND COLLEAGUES. FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS ARE ALSO GIVEN GUIDANCE ON THEIR CAREER AND RESEARCH DIRECTIONS DURING THE MEETING.
  3. $45,749 spent. BOARD STEWARDSHIP - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD) IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE FOUNDATION. THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP IS CONTROLLED BY THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE NOMINATIONS PROCESS. THE BOARD TYPICALLY CONVENES AT LEAST TWICE ANNUALLY IN PERSON AND ALSO CONDUCTS FREQUENT VIRTUAL MEETINGS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE BOARD HAS SEVERAL STANDING AND OTHER COMMITTEES THAT ASSIST IN THE WORK AND GOVERNANCE OF THE FOUNDATION. IT ALSO SETS THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE FOUNDATION.
  4. $27,718 spent. ALUMNI SERVICES

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 June 1982.

    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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