National Ayurvedic Medical Association
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What it says it does
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association represents the Ayurvedic profession in the United States of America. Our mission is to preserve, protect, promote and advance the consciousness-based philosophy, knowledge, science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of all beings.
- Income
- $334,940
- Spending
- $404,558
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 86
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $154,950 spent. Conferences - Conduct annual conferences on Ayurveda attended by approximately 250 members and participants. The conferences include workshops, panel discussions and presentations, all led by professionals on various aspects of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a unique and complete system of medicine that is particularly adept at bringing a balance in the body that leads a holistic health experience, and longevity. The conferences explored how the practices of Ayurveda add vitality to life from beginning to end and, when/if health is compromised, how Ayurveda's rejuvenative therapies can bring back health and well being.
- $89,858 spent. Membership - NAMA offers membership at different levels, including general, professional, organizational and educational. NAMA is the voice of the Ayurvedic community that empowers individuals, communities and humanity to achieve health and well being through Ayurveda. NAMA represents the Ayurvedic profession in the United States of America. Founded in 1998 and incorporated in 2000, the organizations's purpose is to provide leadership within the Ayurvedic community and to promote a positive vision for Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and wellness. Its mission includes preserving, improving, and promoting the science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.
- $53,111 spent. Certification - NAMA conducts national certifying exams for professional certification at various levels of education.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2002.
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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