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International Society for Research on Human Milk and Lactation Inc

EIN 76-0608889 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH ON ALL ASPECTS OF HUMAN LACTATION INCLUDING THE COMPOSITION OF HUMAN MILK AND THE EFFECTS OF HUMAN MILK/BREASTFEEDING UPON THE INFANT OR THE MOTHER.DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD.ORGANIZE INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ON APPROPRIATE TOPICS AT TIMELY INTERVALS.ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN LIAISON WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS THAT SHARE MUTUAL INTERESTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OTHER ACADEMIC/RESEARCH SOCIETIES, RELEVANT GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES.AID OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS CONCERNING TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST.FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING SCIENTISTS IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN MILK AND LACTATION.RECOGNIZE MEMBERS WHO HAVE MADE AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

Income
$21,000
Spending
$140,987
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 571% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 March 31, 2026, 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. $131,347 spent. THE SOCIETY BRINGS TOGETHER AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCIENTISTS FROM A VARIETY OF RESEARCH RELATED BACKGROUNDS IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN MILK AND LACTATION. THE GOAL OF ISRHML IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH ON ALL ASPECTS OF HUMAN LACTATION INCLUDING THE COMPOSITION OF HUMAN MILK AND THE IMPACT OF HUMAN MILK ON HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INFANTS AND LACTATING PARENTS. DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, WE PROVIDED BOTH WEBINARS AND NEWSLETTERS FOR OUR MEMBERS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MENTORSHIP TO TRAINEES IN THE FIELDS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 October 13, 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 March 2026.

    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 May 2000.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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