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Certified Medical Representatives Institute Inc

EIN 54-0807776 · Roanoke, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCE HEALTHCARE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
22
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$297,357, president/ceo - former

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs.

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: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY FOR THE INTENTION OF IMPROVING PATIENT CARE.WHO WE ARECMR INSTITUTE (CERTIFIED MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES INSTITUTE) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER FOUNDED BY PHYSICIANS IN 1966 IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED TO INCREASE THERAPEUTIC KNOWLEDGE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION; TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE CLINICIAN INTERACTIONS; AND TO ENHANCE BUSINESS EXPERTISE TO UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY CHALLENGES.OUR MISSIONCMR INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING UNBIASED, CURRENT AND APPLICABLE INFORMATION WHILE INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING HEALTHCARE TODAY. CMR INSTITUTE'S MISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND REMAINS TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE TO ENHANCE HEALTHCARE.OUR FACULTYCMR INSTITUTE'S DISTINGUISHED FACULTY OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND LEADING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FROM PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING AN UP-TO-DATE CURRICULUM RELEVANT TO TODAY'S HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES.OUR CURRICULUMCMR INSTITUTE USES A TEAM OF EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS AND WRITERS WHO APPLY SOLID INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE THE ADULT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS. COURSES PROVIDE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH VITAL KNOWLEDGE TO MORE EFFECTIVELY INTERACT WITH TODAY'S MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.
  2. N/A
  3. N/A

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 May 1970.

    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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