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American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists Inc

EIN 95-2793663 · Cypress, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE WOMEN BY ADVANCING THE SAFEST AND MOST EFFICACIOUS DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES THAT AFFORD LESS INVASIVE TREATMENTS FOR GYNECOLOGIC CONDITIONS THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, RESEARCH INNOVATION, AND DIALOGUE.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
27
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$376,646, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (4)
  1. $3.3 million spent. THE AAGL ANNUAL GLOBAL CONGRESS IS THE PREMIERE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE WORLD'S FINEST GYNECOLOGIC SURGEONS WITH THE LATEST EDUCATION AND BEST PRACTICES IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY. AAGL ALSO HOLDS WORKSHOPS WHICH SERVE TO TEACH AND EXCHANGE IDEAS, THEREBY ADVANCING PHYSICIAN'S KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF GYNECOLOGIC ENDOSCOPY. THE WORKSHOPS ALSO SERVE TO IMPROVE MEDICAL STANDARDS, ETHIC, SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND EFFICIENCY IN THE MEDICAL FIELD PERTAINING TO OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY.
  2. $744,156 spent. ESSENTIALS IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY (EMIGS) IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS FOR THE STANDARDIZED EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT OF MIGS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES THREE MAIN COMPONENTS, EMIGS DIDACTICS, EMIGS COGNITIVE, AND EMIGS MANUAL SKILLS. IN ADDITION, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RESEARCH IN ADVANCING AND STRENGTHENING THE PROGRAM, AND WE HAVE FORMALIZED THIS PROCESS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF EXPERTS IN THE FIELD.
  3. $652,321 spent. AAGL'S FELLOWSHIP IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY (FMIGS) WAS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE CONCERN THAT MOST GRADUATING RESIDENTS IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY WERE NOT FULLY TRAINED IN MODERN ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY.THE FELLOWSHIP OFFERS TWO AND THREE YEAR COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IN ADVANCED GYNECOLOGIC ENDOSCOPY TO GRADUATING GYNECOLOGIC RESIDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A FOCUS IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY.OFFERED THROUGH 54 HOSPITAL SITES ACROSS THE USA, 3 IN CANADA, 1 IN BRAZIL, 1 IN COLOMBIA, 1 IN MEXICO AND 1 IN IRELAND.EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOCUS ON EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE, ANATOMICAL PRINCIPLES, INSTRUMENTATION, OPERATIVE LAPAROSCOPY, OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPY, AND ROBOTICS.600+ FELLOW HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED THE FMIGS PROGRAM.
  4. $586,004 spent. THE JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY (JMIG), FORMERLY THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPISTS, IS A PEER-REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE AND DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, FINDINGS, AND TECHNIQUES RELEVANT TO GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY AND OTHER MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENTS. THE JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY PRESENTS ORIGINAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION-FOCUSED SURGICAL IMAGES AND VIDEO ARTICLES IN GYNECOLOGY WORLDWIDE. THE JOURNAL IS AN AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE INFORMING PRACTICING PHYSICIANS OF THE LATEST, CUTTING-EDGE DEVELOPMENTS OCCURRING IN THIS FIELD.SURGERYU - SURGERYU DELIVERS HIGH QUALITY, HIGH-DEFINITION SURGICAL VIDEO TO MEMBERS OF THE AAGL THROUGH LIVE STREAMING EVENTS AND THROUGH AN ON-DEMAND VIDEO LIBRARY. EVERY PRESENTATION DELIVERED THROUGH THE SURGERYU PLATFORM IS PEER REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT IT CONTAINS THE BEST OF THE BEST CONTENT RELATED TO MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY.AAGL FOUNDATION - AAGL PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE FOUNDATION.

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 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 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 June 1973.

    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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