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Families USA

EIN 52-1632583 · Washington, DC

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What it says it does

TO PROMOTE HEALTH CARE REFORM THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC OF ITS IMPORTANCE.

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 (2)

$849,984 spent. PROMOTED AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATED TO MEDICAL "SURPRISE BILLING, AND THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON HEALTH CARE VALUE AND PRICE.
$597,289 spent. FAMILIES USA ACTION ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SITE-NEUTRAL PAYMENT POLICIES AS AMEANS TO LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS BY ENSURING THAT THE SAME SERVICES RECEIVE THE SAME REIMBURSEMENT RATE, REGARDLESS OF THE CARE SETTING. THIS POLICY AIMS TO REDUCE PATIENT COSTSAND IMPROVE THE VALUE OF CARE BY ELIMINATING HIGHER FEES OFTEN CHARGED BY HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES ALSO PROVIDED IN LESS EXPENSIVE PHYSICIAN OFFICES OR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS. FAMILIES USA ACTION ADVOCATES FOR SITE-NEUTRAL PAYMENTS AS ACOMMON-SENSE, BIPARTISAN REFORM THAT BENEFITS WORKING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENS THE HEALTHCARE MARKET BY ADDRESSING INCENTIVES THAT DRIVE UP COSTS.

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)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 December 2024.
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 October 1989.
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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