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American Society for Investigative Pathology Inc

EIN 94-6079945 · Rockville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INVESTIGATIVE PATHOLOGY, INC. (ASIP) IS TO PROMOTE THE DISCOVERY, ADVANCEMENT, AND DISSEMINATION OF BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY AND RELATED DISCIPLINES. THIS SHALL BE ACHIEVED BY FOSTERING INVESTIGATION INTO THE PATHOGENESIS, CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE THROUGH MEETINGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
11
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$328,240, executive dir.

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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. $1.2 million spent. Education and Career Development - Education and career development for trainees and young investigators represents a high priority for the Society. To facilitate these activities, the Society has standing committees: Education Committee and the Committee for Career Development. In addition, the Committee for Equal Representation and Opportunity provides oversight for the Society's diversity and inclusion objectives. Together, these groups develop initiatives and programs to achieve the goal of providing trainees, young investigators, and others the opportunity to expand their knowledge within specific areas of basic, clinical, and translational research.
  2. $1.1 million spent. Scientific Journals, Interest Groups and Member Services The Society provides networking, journals, and other activities to help the integrative discipline of investigative pathology. The Society publishes two scientific journals. The American Journal of Pathology (AJP) is the leading global forum for reporting quality original research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease and is the official journal of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (published by Elsevier, Inc). The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics (JMD) publishes high-quality original papers on scientific advances in the translation and validation of molecular discoveries in medicine into the clinical diagnostic setting. The Society also provides a number of Scientific Interest Groups (SIGs) and membership communities (such as Women in Pathology). These groups are formed around subsets of the membership that share a common research interest or goal (promotion of women in disease research). The Society provides for a variety of membership types to cater to individuals at all stages of career: regular, trainee, emeritus. The Society also provides membership options for individuals who fill a specific career niche: laboratory scientist, research scientist, science educator.
  3. $6,854 spent. Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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