American Academy of Pediatrics Dc Chapter
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The DC Chapter of AAP is dedicated to promoting the optimal health and development of children and adolescents of Washington, DC in partnership with their families and communities, and to support the pediatricians who care for them.
- Income
- $218,712
- Spending
- $192,174
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 18.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 36
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $88,638 spent. Bainum Birth to Three Policy Alliance: Through an annual grant from the Bainum Family Foundation, DC AAP participates in the Under 3 DC Coalition and a number of initiatives aimed at improving the health of DC children and families. The grant also provides educational opportunities for pediatric providers through Spring and Fall Symposia, as well as supports community events.
- $12,916 spent. Healthy People 2030 - The Chapter completed a 2-year grant with the goal of improving vaccine uptake in early childhood and HPV vaccination rates in children ages 9 and above. The chapter continues to work with local community and District officials to overcome misinformation and promote vaccine confidence.
- $11,222 spent. Safe Sleep initiatives - DCAAP launched a safe sleep program for at-risk families identifed through and Emergency Departement intervention program. Nearly 100 at-risk families were provided safe sleep kits and information. Additionally, the chapter is supporting the development of a safe sleep children's book to share best practices with parents.
- $45,017 spent. All other programs - Catch program, IZ Health Equity-RSV Covid Flu, IZ Grants - Measles, Abbott Nutrition, SUID Champion Grant, Educational Fund, Prolacta, Prime, AAP Food Insecurity.
- AAP Programs - AAP Food Insecurity: The chapter continues its third year of Building Pediatrician Capacity in Food Insecurity with the launch of a pilot program for electronic referrals to the DC Government's Women, Infants and Children (DC WIC) program.
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
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 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2011.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Academy of Pediatrics Inc (Itasca, IL), EIN 36-2275597. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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