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Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

EIN 61-1988540 · Mclean, VA

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What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION OF ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS (AOPO) MISSION IS TO LEAD THE NATION'S ORGAN DONATION COMMUNITY TO SAVE MORE LIVES.

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

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

THE AOPO GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRETY OF AOPO'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH REGARDS TO LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, AT BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS WORK INCLUDES EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS ABOUT POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS AND PROVIDING A PATHWAY FOR AOPO MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DRAFTING OF DOCUMENTS SUCH AS COMMENT LETTERS AND REPLIES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ISSUED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES. THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION PROCESS. IT DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES AIMED AT THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO REGISTER AS ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS.
THE REMAINING PROGRAMS OF AOPO ARE FOCUSED ON SHARING AND SPREADING BEST PRACTICES AMONG THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF AN OPO WITH THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP, AS WELL AS PROVIDING A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO ASK QUESTIONS AND SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER MEMBERS WITH CURRENT CHALLENGES.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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