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Americans for Medical Progress Educational Foundation

EIN 52-1711982 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. WE FOCUS ON PUBLIC OUTREACH THAT BUILDS UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR NECESSARY AND HUMANE ANIMAL RESEARCH. WE ALSO PROVIDE VITAL NEWS, INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS TO BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEFLECT CAMPAIGNS THAT THREATEN THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL PROGRESS.

Income
$710,349
Spending
$694,822
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
5
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$164,240, exe. dir. and interim sec. as of oct.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $194,320 spent. RAISING VOICES, SAVINGS LIVES - THE RAISING VOICES, SAVINGS LIVES (RVSL) CAMPAIGN IGNITES AND NURTURES PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN SCIENTISTS' QUEST FOR TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ADVOCACY RESOURCES THAT REACH NEW AUDIENCES VIA THEIR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA, DVDS, POSTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND EXHIBITS ILLUSTRATING THE ROLE OF ANIMAL MODELS IN RESEARCH.
  2. $140,983 spent. INFORMATION SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES SPECIALIZED NEWSLETTERS, EMAIL ALERTS, AND OTHER SOURCES DESIGNED TO EQUIP THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY WITH IMPORTANT NEWS, ACCURATE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT THREATS TO RESEARCH, AND UP-TO-THE-MOMENT ISSUE AWARENESS. THE UPDATES AND SECURITY ADVISORIES, PRESENTATIONS, MEDIA TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS OFFER STAKEHOLDERS VITAL INFORMATION TO ENSURE CONTINUED MEDICAL PROGRESS.
  3. $126,161 spent. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AWARENESS DAY (BRAD) - BEGAN AS A HAYRE FELLOWSHIP PROJECT AND IS NOW A PROGRAM UNDER RVSL. IT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2016 TO HONOR THE ROLES OF LABORATORY ANIMALS IN THE QUEST FOR NEW TREATMENTS AND CURES. BRAD IS HOSTED BY UNIVERSITIES, MEDICAL AND VETERINARY SCHOOLS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHERS.
  4. $35,463 spent. CURIOUSSCIENCEWRITERS (CSW) - A LEARNING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A PASSION FOR RESEARCH AND SCIENCE WRITING. LAUNCHED TO "ADVANCE THE ART OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION," CSW IS AN INNOVATIVE, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY THAT TRAINS CREATIVE STUDENTS TO TRANSLATE COMPLEX BIOSCIENCE AND ENGAGE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE POWER OF STORY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1991.

    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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