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World Professional Association for Transgender Health Inc

EIN 94-2675140 · East Dundee, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS AN INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, THE MISSION OF THE WORLD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH (WPATH) IS TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY AND RESPECT IN TRANSGENDER HEALTH.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. WPATH PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS FROM VARIOUS SUB-SPECIALTIES TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER IN THE CONTEXT OF RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF GENDER DYSPHORIA INCLUDING SPONSORING BIENNIAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA.
  2. $198,513 spent. THE GLOBAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE (GEI) PROVIDES COURSES TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES. ATTENDEES FROM MANY COUNTRIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK, WHICH THE BOARD REVIEWS THOROUGHLY. IN ATTENDANCE AT GEI COURSES ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, FAMILY PRACTICE PROVIDERS, NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, UROLOGISTS, GYNECOLOGISTS, PLASTIC SURGEONS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS, STUDENTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS, HIV CASE MANAGERS, AND RESEARCHERS. ATTENDEES HAVE WORKED AT MILITARY BASES, THE PENTEGON, FEDERAL AND STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, MEDICAL SCHOOLS, PRIVATE PRACTICES, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, CLINICS AND COMMUNITY HOSPITALS. MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, WE HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MUCH MORE TO BE DONE. WE ARE CURRENTLY FORMING TASK FORCES TO ASSIST IN CREATING TARGETED TRAINING TO MEET THE VARIED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PROVIDERS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE. THE GLOBAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE (GEI) PROVIDES COURSES TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES. ATTENDEES FROM MANY COUNTRIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK, WHICH THE BOARD REVIEWS THOROUGHLY. IN ATTENDANCE AT GEI COURSES ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, FAMILY PRACTICE PROVIDERS, NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, UROLOGISTS, GYNECOLOGISTS, PLASTIC SURGEONS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS, STUDENTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS, HIV CASE MANAGERS, AND RESEARCHERS. ATTENDEES HAVE WORKED AT MILITARY BASES, THE PENTEGON, FEDERAL AND STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, MEDICAL SCHOOLS, PRIVATE PRACTICES, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, CLINICS AND COMMUNITY HOSPITALS. MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, WE HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MUCH MORE TO BE DONE. WE ARE CURRENTLY FORMING TASK FORCES TO ASSIST IN CREATING TARGETED TRAINING TO MEET THE VARIED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PROVIDERS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE.
  3. $55,000 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HEALTH CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE ARTICULATION OF STANDARDS OF CARE (SOC) FOR THE HEALTH OF TRANSSEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND GENDER NONCONFORMING PEOPLE. THE SOC ARE BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE AND EXPERT PROFESSIONAL CONSENSUS. VOLUME 7 OF THE STANDARDS OF CARE IS AVAILABLE IN 18 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. VOLUME 8 IS IN PROCESS.
  4. $8,615 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND BY PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND BY PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL TO THE MEMBERSHIP.

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 November 6, 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 March 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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