Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association
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What it says it does
The Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association (OPPA), is dedicated to meeting the professional needs of its members and promoting quality treatment and prevention of mental illness and substance use disorders. In performing these functions, members of the OPPA are mindful of the unique history and cultural diversity of Oklahoma, and the influence of social determinants on health and outcomes. We aspire to model and support: * sensitivity and compassion for patients and their families * advocacy for mental health access and equity * promotion of diversity and inclusion * advancement and representation of the profession of psychiatry * lifelong professional learning and * the highest standards of professional conduct.
- Income
- $45,335
- Spending
- $50,729
- Highest pay
- $17,100, co-director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $2,715 spent. Through programs offered by the Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association (OPPA) and its two local chapters, the Central Oklahoma Psychiatric Society (COPS) for Oklahoma City metro area psychiatric physicians and the Tulsa Psychiatric Association (TPA) for Tulsa metro area psychiatric physicians, the following goals were accomplished: 1)Educational programs presented addressed established knowledge and emerging knowledge derived from research, technical advances and clinical practice; 2)Dissemination of this knowledge was made through a scientific conference webinar and in-person and webinar educational programs hosted by the two local chapters; 3) Programs addressed ongoing assessment of needs and effectiveness of the programs offered;4)Programs addressed the integration of knowledge of various disciplines as applicable to the clinical practice of psychiatry; 5)Programs provided education regarding ethical standards and their application in various clinical settings.
- $9,587 spent. The annual Scientific Conference of OPPA was held on April 26, 2025, at the SAMIS Education Center at OU Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. "Trauma, Terrorism, Disasters and Preparedness: Medical and Psychiatric Considerations" provided attendees with 5.5 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Continuing Medical Education. The program was jointly provided by the American Psychiatric Association, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association and the Oklahoma University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Oklahoma City.Physicians discussed the definitions of disaster psychiatry, disaster medicine and disaster preparedness for a community; explained the psychiatric aftermaths in survivors of various forms of life-threatening traumas and for those who experienced them vicariously; and reviewed various acute and chronic physical and psychiatric symptoms-syndromes induced by the life-threatening trauma, traumatic bereavement and contemporary treatment approaches addressing these events.A) The Central Oklahoma Psychiatric Society and the Tulsa Psychiatric Association (both local chapters) each sponsored additional seminars. Topics included: 1) "Psycho-Oncology and Cultural Differences in Disciplining" - March 27, 2025 2) "The Kratom Kraze and Alcohol-Associated Intimate Partner Violence" - June 12, 2025 3) "Medical Marijuana: Smokescreen, Pandora's Box or a Panacea? and Scissors, Sleep and Psychosis"- September 18, 2025 4) "Violence Risk Assessment for General Mental Health Clinicians and Treatment of Aggressive Behavior in Children and Adolescents" - November 13, 2025 B) The Oklahoma Psychiatric Physicians Association also hosted its Annual Business and Membership meeting at the Renaissance Waterford Hotel in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This meeting included a legislative update, presentation of student awards, recognition of member advancements and installation of 2024-2025 officers and councilors.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(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 October 13, 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 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 August 1967.
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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