Northwest Washington Medical Society Inc
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What it says it does
The Society promotes awareness of national medical progress, trends, and health awareness in Whatcom County, Washington.
- Income
- $163,344
- Spending
- $162,256
- Highest pay
- $68,999, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- Since its founding in 1889, the Northwest Washington Medical Society (NWMS) has worked to strengthen and sustain the physician community in Whatcom and San Juan Counties. In furtherance of this mission, NWMS provides educational, professional, and community service programs, including:a. Hosting an annual New Physician Reception to introduce newly licensed physicians to the local medical community.b. Supporting physician leadership development through tuition assistance for Washington State Medical Association leadership training.c. Providing physician referral information to community members.d. Collaborating with the Whatcom County Health Department to disseminate public health and infectious disease information.e. Offering physician wellness programming focused on burnout prevention, mental health, and professional resilience.f. Serving as the local information resource regarding Washington State's Death with Dignity Act.g. Conducting an annual wellness and professional development program for women physicians.h. Providing continuing medical education (CME) and educational forums addressing issues affecting healthcare delivery and community health, including collaboration with healthcare organizations, public health officials, first responders, law enforcement, and local government.i. Holding quarterly Board of Directors meetings and supporting delegates representing Whatcom and San Juan Counties at the Washington State Medical Association Annual Meeting.
- NWMS supports medical education and community health through philanthropic activities, including:a. Providing annual scholarships for pre-medical students attending Western Washington University.b. Contributing to programs that promote diversity in the healthcare workforce, including scholarships through the North Sound Race and Health Equity initiative.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 1939.
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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