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American Association for Anatomy

Advancing anatomical science through research, education, and professional development.

Science & Technology Rockville, MD EIN: 236239047 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Association for Anatomy

American Association for Anatomy is a science technology organization based in ROCKVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 236239047.

Founded
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U110
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1948

Mission

Advancing anatomical science through research, education, and professional development.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Association for Anatomy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1946, it predates 92% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Association for Anatomy is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Rockville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1946 and has been operating for 80 years. Its EIN is 236239047. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Association for Anatomy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 236239047. 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.

American Association for Anatomy 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. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Association for Anatomy is located in Rockville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1946 and has been active for 80 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Association for Anatomy has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Association for Anatomy is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Association for Anatomy. 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, American Association for Anatomy 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

American Association for Anatomy is a science technology organization based in ROCKVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 236239047. American Association for Anatomy is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1946.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to American Association for Anatomy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 236239047, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Christine R•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Dalhousie to reopen anatomy lab this fall - CBC
Feb 2026
www.cbc.ca
Marc Jacobs’ American Anatomy | BoF - The Business of Fashion
Feb 2025
www.businessoffashion.com
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets - Mental Floss
Oct 2023
www.mentalfloss.com
UC Chile Medicine Students Win First Place in America's Anatomy Cup - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Mar 2023
www.uc.cl
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 81 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1946
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Association for Anatomy

What is American Association for Anatomy?
American Association for Anatomy is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockville, United States. American Association for Anatomy is a science technology organization based in ROCKVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 236239047.
When was American Association for Anatomy founded?
American Association for Anatomy was founded in 1946.
Who leads American Association for Anatomy?
Christine Ross serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Association for Anatomy located?
Headquartered in Rockville, MD, United States.
What is American Association for Anatomy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Association for Anatomy trustworthy?
American Association for Anatomy 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 American Association for Anatomy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 236239047.
What is American Association for Anatomy's website?
http://www.anatomy.org