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Korean American Medical Association of USA Inc

EIN 82-3304552 · Englewd Clfs, NJ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE TO PROVIDE BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SUPPORT TO DOCTORS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DESERVING OF ASSISTANCE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (I) PROVIDING FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS SEEKING AN EDCUATION IN THE MEDICAL FIELD; (II) SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO MEDICAL STUDENTS AND DOCTORS AND PROVIDING TRAINING THROUGH VARIOUS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS; (III) DISTRIBUTING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE; (IV) SUPPORTING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE THE FOREGOING SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE CORPORATIONS PURPOSES; AND (V) TO DO ANY OTHER ACT OR THING NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES OR IN ADVANCEMENT THEREOF, BUT NOT FOR THE PECUNIARY PROFIT OR FINANCIAL GAIN OF ITS MEMBERS, IF ANY, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

Income
$479,999
Spending
$379,074
Employees
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $347,335 spent. TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SUPPORT TO MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS, DOCTORS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DESERVING OF ASSISTANCE.
  2. $2,650 spent. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATION TO DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 July 2018.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: American Medical Association (Chicago, IL), EIN 36-0727175. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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