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Stein Gerontological Institute Inc

EIN 65-0289632 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS IN ORDER TO AID THE ELDERLY IN REMAINING INDEPENDENT BY CONDUCTING GERONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH TO STUDY THE BIOLOGICAL, PYSCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL PHENOMENA ASSOCIATED WITH AGING.

Income
$861,889
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-14 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.5 million, president/chair

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 274% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $962,180 spent. STEIN GERONTOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, INC. (SGI) OPERATES TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEMORY CARE, GERIATRIC EDUCATION AND CLINICAL RESEARCH THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, LECTURES, FACILITATION OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES FOR THE ELDERLY POPULATIONS. IN THE CURRENT TAX YEAR, SGI HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 12 INTERNAL STAFF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND 28 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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