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Vascular Cures

EIN 94-2825216 · Redwood City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION: TO ACHIEVE BETTER VASCULAR HEALTH FOR ALL THROUGH A PATIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH TO RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. OUR VISION: A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES HEALTHY VASCULAR SYSTEMS - THE ARTERIES AND VEINS THAT SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF ALL THE BODY'S ORGANS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$230,237, secretary, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    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 June 30, 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. $529,731 spent. WE SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT SHOW HIGH POTENTIAL TO EFFECT SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN VASCULAR DISEASE. WE DO THIS THROUGH CONVENINGS, SUCH AS THE VASCULAR HEALTH INNOVATION SUMMIT AND CLTI/PAD WORKING GROUPS, AND INCUBATION AND RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR EMERGING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHAMPIONS (A NATIONAL INTIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED SCREENING, AWARENESS RAISING, CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND RESEARCH IN PAD). PROJECT VOICE AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF ALPS ARE EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS INSTANCES WHERE WE HAVE SERVED IN A CATALYZING CAPACITY.
  2. $264,145 spent. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS RAISE AWARENESS OF THE RISKS, CONSEQUENCES, AND NEW TREATMENTS FOR VASCULAR DISEASE. WE EMPHASIZE EMPOWERMENT AND SHARED DECISION-MAKING BEST PRACTICES, HELPING TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS WITH VASCULAR DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTH CARE. WE HAVE A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND MAKING RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN 200,000 INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE WORLD VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN ABOUT VASCULAR DISEASE AND CONNECT TO CRITICAL RESOURCES.
  3. $74,202 spent. THE WYLIE SCHOLAR AWARD AND THE COLLABORATIVE PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH AWARD PROVIDE CAREER RESEARCH GRANTS THAT ADVANCE INNOVATION IN VASCULAR RESEARCH. THE WYLIE SCHOLAR AWARD IS GRANTED TO OUTSTANDING YOUNG VASCULAR SURGEON-SCIENTISTS WHO COMBINE ACTIVE PATIENT CARE WITH ACADEMIC RESEARCH. THE AWARD SUPPORTS CRUCIAL PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH THAT ENABLES THEM TO COMPETE FOR FUTURE RESEARCH FUNDING. WYLIE SCHOLARS BECOME NORTH AMERICA'S WORLD-CLASS VASCULAR SURGEON-SCIENTISTS; MANY ARE NOW CHIEFS AT MAJOR ACADEMIC CENTERS, PROMINENT LEADERS IN THE FIELD. SINCE 1996, WE'VE SUPPORTED 25 SURGEON-SCIENTISTS AT 16 INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO ARE TRANSFORMING PATIENT CARE. THE AVERAGE RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR FOLLOW-ON RESEARCH FUNDING IS 30:1. THE COLLABORATIVE PATIENT CENTERED RESEARCH AWARD PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS THAT OFFER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES WITH DIRECT PATIENT IMPACT AND ARE MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL AND RESPONSIVE TO THE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED AT OUR ANNUAL VASCULAR HEALTH INNOVATION SUMMIT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 1982.

    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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