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Association of Military Surgeons of the U S

EIN 53-0029355 · Gaithersburg, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMSUS WORKS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FEDERAL MEDICINE BY PROVIDING A FORUM AND CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS FOR OUR MEMBERS, CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTHCARE IN THE NATION THROUGH POLICY STUDY, AND IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
36.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
9
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$254,320, executive dir.

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.7 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 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION MEETING: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT MILITARY AND FEDERAL MEDICINE DEVELOPMENTS, ISSUES, AND TOPICS. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL MEETING, MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND DISCUSS CURRENT TRENDS OR RESEARCH INTO THE FIELD.
  2. $495,022 spent. PUBLICATIONS: THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS A MAGAZINE BOTH IN PRINT AND ONLINE FORM WHICH PROVIDES THE LATEST DISCUSSION, RESEARCH, AND INSIGHT INTO INDUSTRY TOPICS AND TRENDS.
  3. $219,151 spent. MEMBERSHIP: THE ASSOCIATION IMPROVES THE EFFECTIVENESS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ESPRIT DE CORPS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE FEDERAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
  4. $135,281 spent. CONTINUING EDUCATION: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS, AND SPONSORS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A HEALTHCARE RELATED FIELD.
  5. $1,255 spent. Charitable grant making

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1944.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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