American Academy of Pediatrics California District
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What it says it does
AS AN ORGANIZATION OF PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHO CARE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS, THE CORPORATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THIS GOAL BY ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO MEET THE OVERALL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND COUNSEL TO OTHERS CONCERNED WITH THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND BY SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THE CORPORATION BELIEVES IN THE ATTAINMENT BY ALL INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS OF THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FOR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH. TOGETHER WITH THOSE WHO SHARE THIS PURPOSE, THE CORPORATION PLEDGES ITS EFFORTS AND EXPERTISE TO A FUNDAMENTAL GOAL--THAT ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP SAFE AND STRONG, WITH FAITH IN THE FUTURE AND IN THEMSELVES.TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL COORDINATE, ENCOURAGE, AID AND EDUCATE PHYSICIANS,
- Income
- $568,338
- Spending
- $610,182
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (2)
- $549,123 spent. THE AAP-CA IS AN ORGANIZED GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEDIATRICIAN MEMBERS OF FOUR CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CHAPTERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO THE ATTAINMENT OF OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING IN CALIFORNIA.THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS, THE LARGEST OF WHICH IS THE ANNUAL MEETING.
- AAP-CA PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND OF CALIFORNIA PEDIATRICIANS IN THE POLICY ARENA THROUGH EDUCATION OF POLICY-MAKERS AND RELATED ADVOCACY REGARDING MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AAP-CA MISSION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Academy of Pediatrics Inc (Itasca, IL), EIN 36-2275597. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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