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Global Clinical Supplies Group Inc

EIN 62-1492794 · Gaithersburg, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLOBAL CLINICAL SUPPLIES GROUP (GCSG) IS A DIVERSE, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, COLLABORATE AND ENHANCE BEST PRACTICES FOR CLINICAL SUPPLY AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS. WE FULFILL THIS MISSION BY CONDUCTING GLOBAL EVENTS THAT REFLECT OUR FRIENDLY, PATIENT-CENTRIC CULTURE AND BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
26.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$83,784, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS: GCSG HOSTED TWO IN-PERSON CONFERENCES, TWO IN-PERSON BOOT CAMPS AND ONE IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENT IN 2024. THE CONFERENCES WERE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE SPRING AND IN EUROPE IN THE FALL. THE BOOT CAMPS WERE HELD IN KOREA IN FEB AND THE NETWORKING WAS IN BOSTON IN SEPTEMBER. OUR CONFERENCES COLLECTIVELY HOSTED OVER 700+ INNOVATORS FROM THE CLINICAL SUPPLIES INDUSTRY. TOGETHER THEY TOTALED JUST OVER 5 DAYS OF WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING, PRESENTATIONS AND PATIENT TESTIMONIALS. THE BOOT CAMPS HOSTED 15+ ATTENDEES FROM ASIAPAC & EUROPE. OUR NETWORKING DREW APPROXIMATELY 50 PEOPLE TO DISCUSS ADVANCES IN CELL & GENE THERAPY. THE GCSG IS PROUD TO PROVIDE THE MOST EDUCATIONAL CLINICAL SUPPLIES CONFERENCES GLOBALLY.
  2. $4,242 spent. IN AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE GCSG'S GLOBAL GROWTH, WE HELD ONE VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY OUR APAC TEAM. THE ONLINE WEBINAR WAS HELD IN SEPT AND WAS FREE TO ATTEND. THE TOPIC WAS IMPORT/EXPORT OF CLINICAL SUPPLIES AND THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 50 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. THE NUMBER OF WEBINARS WAS DECREASED IN 2024 AS THE TEAM FOCUSED ON PREPARING FOR THE 2025 CONFERENCE. WE ALSO HELD TWO PAID ONLINE BOOT CAMPS. ONE HOSTED IN MARCH WITH A TOPIC OF IMPORT/EXPORT & VAT WITH 32 ATTENDEES AND ONE HOSTED IN NOVEMBER WITH A TOPIC OF CELL AND GENE THERAPY WITH 11 ATTENDEES.
  3. $29,690 spent. GCSG MAINTAINS A WEBSITE OFFERING OTHER RESOURCES TO OUR MEMBERS. WE HAVE A JOB BOARD WHERE OPEN POSITIONS CAN BE POSTED TO CONNECT CLINICAL SUPPLY PROFESSIONALS WITH COMPANIES LOOKING TO HIRE. WE MAINTAIN A VENDOR DIRECTORY TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPPLY PROFESSIONALS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT VENDORS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS SPACE. WE PUBLISH PAPERS THAT WE THINK ARE RELEVANT TO OUR MEMBERS' NEEDS. TOPICS COVERED IN PUBLISHED ARTICLES INCLUDED: GDPR CONSIDERATIONS FOR DTP SUPPLY CHAINS, ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAINS AND NAVIGATING REGULATORY AND QA CHALLENGES IN CLINICAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT. WE OFFER A DISCUSSION FORUM WHERE MEMBERS CAN POST QUESTIONS RELATED TO CLINICAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND BE PROVIDED WITH A RESPONSE FROM ONE (OR MORE) OF OUR EXPERIENCED MEMBERS.

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 April 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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