University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To advance the art and science of medicine and to enhance the lives of all graduates by: fostering a collegial atmosphere among students, alumni, and faculty through publications and forums that present new medical knowledge, elicit discussion among physicians and medical students, and keep members informed of one another's professional activities; cooperating with The University of Alabama School of Medicine to achieve its highest goals as an institution of learning and as part of a teaching hospital; encouraging medical students to aspire to the highest ethical, professional, educational, and clincial standards, as well as to maintain the integrity of the physician/patient relationship; striving always for excellence in patient care and medical training; ensuring that funding be sustained, indeed increased, for medical training and research vital to the future of the medical profession.
- Income
- $235,131
- Spending
- $199,210
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 44.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 44.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (4)
- $87,290 spent. The annual Alumni Weekend is a gathering of University of Alabama School of Medicine alumni from around the world to reconnect, share their accomplishments, and attend lectures and presentations. Throughout the year, additional alumni events and programs are held to foster opportunities for alumni to interact with each other and the School of Medicine.
- $19,976 spent. The Association benefits the students of the University of Alabama School of Medicine by supporting and hosting several student events. The Association provides students with the opportunity to interact with other students as well as network with alumni. The Association hosts many students events throughout the school year like pre-exam breakfasts, happy hours, lunch and learns and more. The Association recently renovated a student lounge to provide medical students an area to gather and study.
- $23,047 spent. The Association benefits the students of the University of Alabama School of Medicine through scholarships and awards, and financial assistance for students with emergency needs.
- The Association distributes a bi-annual newsletter to its members that provides updates on Association operations and events, highlights alumni accomplishments, presents reporting on current issues regarding the medical profession, and includes a letter from the Association president.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
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 December 1980.
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 October 21, 2026.
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