Idaho State Dental Association
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What it says it does
The ISDA helps Idaho dentists succeed and support the advancement of the health of the public.
- Income
- $717,399
- Spending
- $732,555
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $94,803, executive director (left mid-year)
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
- Continuing Education for Members: In 2025, North Idaho Conference attendees earned up to 6 hours of CE each. Annual Session attendees earned up to 12 hours of CE through both in-person attendance and online. We supported our 7 component societies in delivering online and hybrid continuing education seminars throughout the year.
- Advocacy: During 2025, the ISDA advocated for the establishment of clear laws and rules to support implementation of telehealth technologies in dentistry, continued improvement of the dental program in Medicaid, and appropriate payment methods from dental plans to providers. The Association also provided continued support for refinancing options for student loans to address the high costs of dental education, and efforts to ensure a fair playing field between dentists and third-party payers.
- Community Outreach:. The ISDA continued monthly TV segments in the largest Idaho market educating the public on the importance of oral health care and highlighting safety protocols designed to protect both patients and practitioners from the spread of COVID-19, encouraging the public to continue to see their dentist. The Association provides a sustained social media presence to increase connection with community and provides relevant oral health care topics, with an average reach of 2,000 per month.(Continued on Schedule O) Community Outreach includes:-General support of approximately 900 member dentists-Demand generation for member dentists through web-based advertising and general outreach -Peer review to assist in patient/dentist complaints -General information resource -Access to discounted products and services
Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 April 1964.
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 November 4, 2026.
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