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International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology Inc

EIN 85-2547058 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IFCN'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE IN CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$522,871
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$40,000, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $179,285 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO SUPPORT TRAINING IN CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OR RESEARCH TOPICS. THE MAXIMUM AWARD FOR EACH FELLOWSHIP IS $25,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR FELLOWSHIP, WITH PROPORTIONATELY LESS FOR SHORTER FELLOWSHIPS.
  2. $50,634 spent. JOURNALS - CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF IFCN. IT IS DEDICATED TO PUBLISHING SCHOLOARLY REPORTS ON THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNDERLYING DISEASES OF THE PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS OF HUMANS. CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PRACTICE FOCUSES ON CLINICAL RESEARCH, CASE REPORTS OR CLINICAL SERIES, NORMAL VALUES AND DIDACTIC REVIEWS. IT COMPLEMENTS CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY WHICH FOCUSES ON INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN THE SPECIALITY. IT HAS A ROLE IN SUPPORTING ESTABLISHED CLINICAL PRACTICE AND AN EDUCATIONAL ROLE FOR TRAINEES, TECHNICIANS, AND PRACTITIONERS.
  3. $148,480 spent. COMMITTEES, EDUCATION & INFORMATION - MASTERCLASS - MONTHLY ONLINE PRESENTATIONS, FROM THE TOP CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGISTS AROUND THE WORLD, REGARDING CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL EDUCATION TOPICS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2020.

    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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