Altarum Institute
Altarum is focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We transform health care policies into real-world …
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Learn about Altarum, a health care focused nonprofit organization with roots in public sector innovation dating back to 1946.
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Mission
Altarum is focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We transform health care policies into real-world practice, partnering with federal, state, and local health agencies and associations to help them achieve their strategic priorities.
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Altarum Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAltarum Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Novi, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 381983442. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $43M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Altarum Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381983442. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Altarum Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Altarum Institute is located in Novi, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Altarum Institute has $43M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Altarum Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $43M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Altarum Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Altarum Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Learn about Altarum, a health care focused nonprofit organization with roots in public sector innovation dating back to 1946. Altarum Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $43M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Altarum Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381983442, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALTARUM INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 115 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Altarum Institute
- What is Altarum Institute?
- Altarum Institute is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Novi, United States. Learn about Altarum, a health care focused nonprofit organization with roots in public sector innovation dating back to 1946.
- When was Altarum Institute founded?
- Altarum Institute was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Altarum Institute?
- Denise Sturm serves as CFO.
- Where is Altarum Institute located?
- Headquartered in Novi, MI, United States.
- What is Altarum Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Altarum Institute trustworthy?
- Altarum Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Altarum Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381983442.
- What is Altarum Institute's website?
- http://www.altarum.org