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Association of University Physicians

EIN 91-1220843 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS IS A CLINICAL PRACTICE PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ("UWSOM") FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND NON-PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS AND PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE UWSOM.

Income
$518.7 million
Spending
$533.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
2,085
Volunteers
111
Highest pay
$1.7 million, uw medicine ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 27 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $467.4 million spent. THE PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS (TOGETHER, "UWP PRACTITIONERS") PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON OWNED, OPERATED, AND AFFILIATED FACILITIES. UWP PRACTITIONERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AS A CONDITION OF PRACTICE PLAN MEMBERSHIP AND PRACTICE ONLY AT SITES APPROVED BY THE CEO OF UW MEDICINE, EVP FOR MEDICAL AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF THE UWSOM (UW MEDICINE CEO). UWP PRACTITIONERS ALSO PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE IN OTHER LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY SETTINGS AS APPROVED BY THE UW MEDICINE CEO. THESE ACTIVITIES INCREASE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SPECIALIST AND SUB-SPECIALIST CLINICAL CARE AND EXPERTISE, PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE IN COMMUNITIES THAT MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOCAL RESOURCES, AND HELP TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT PRACTICE SITES AND PATIENT POPULATIONS TO MAINTAIN THE UWSOM TEACHING AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. PURSUANT TO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS ("UWP") AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOARD OF REGENTS, ALL UWP REVENUES IN EXCESS OF ITS OPERATING EXPENSES AND PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION ARE HELD IN AN ACADEMIC SUPPORT FUND SOLELY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE UWSOM. THE UW MEDICINE CEO CONTROLS ALL PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION BY UWP AND HIS APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE UWP BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 December 1993.

    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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