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Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inc

EIN 62-1148574 · Middleton, WI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO OPTIMIZE THE EXPERIENCE OF AGING BY: PROMOTING THE VALUE, QUALITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY OF GERIATRIC CARE; PROVIDING LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP THAT PROMOTES INNOVATIVE PERSON-CENTERED CARE; BUILDING A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE CALLED AND COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

Income
$799,740
Spending
$829,635
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
330
Highest pay
$2,833, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $409,196 spent. LIFELONG LEARNING: THE APTA GERIATRICS IS THE LEADING SOURCE FOR KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION, FACILITATING THE CONTINUAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED TO UPHOLD EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR AGING ADULTS. DESCRIPTIONS BELOW:THE CERTIFIED EXERCISE EXPERT FOR AGING ADULTS (CEEAA) COURSE PROVIDES CLINICIANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP CLINICAL REASONING SKILLS RELATED TO AGING ADULTS WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF COMPLEXITY AND ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. THE BALANCE & FALL PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL COURSE PROVIDES A NATIONAL, UNIFORM INDICATOR THAT A PHYSICAL THERAPIST POSSESSES SPECIALIZED, ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS.THE APTA LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES ONLINE APTA GERIATRIC CONTENT FOR AT-YOUR-OWN-PACE MICRO-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COURSES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS IN A VARIETY OF CONTENT AREAS OF VALUE TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.WEBINARS ARE ONLINE, AS LIVE INSTRUCTOR LEAD MICRO-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COURSES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS IN A VARIETY OF CONTENT AREAS OF VALUE TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
  2. $151,034 spent. JOURNAL: THE JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY PUBLISHES 4 ISSUES ANNUALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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? 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 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 June 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of December 31, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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