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Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association Inc

EIN 52-1943649 · Washington, DC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ASSOCIATION, INC. SHALL BE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE SAFE USE AND POSITIVE ASPECTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE FOR STERILIZATION PURPOSES AND THE OTHER COMMON INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND OF THE PUBLIC IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUND GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS.

Income
$575,675
Spending
$512,892
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. THE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ASSOCIATION ("EOSA"): (1) REVIEWED AND COMMENTED ON THE PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR THE NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) FOR COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION OPERATIONS, THE PROPOSED RULE REGARDING THE HAZARDOUS ORGANIC NESHAP (HON), AND CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT'S (OEHHA) PROPOSED NO SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL (NSRL) AND INHALATION RISK UNIT (IUR) FOR ETHYLENE OXIDE ; (2) ENGAGED IN DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING REGISTRATION REVIEW DECISION FOR ETHYLENE OXIDE; (3) HOSTED WEEKLY ADVOCACY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CALLS; (4) HOSTED MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND EOSA OFFICERS CALLS; AND (5) HOSTED TWO BIANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  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 April 1997.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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