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American Balint Society

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Health San Diego, CA EIN 510604921 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American Balint Society

To promote and advance research, studies and training on the psychological aspects of primary medical practice, with special reference to the doctor/patient relationship, and to disseminate this knowledge beyond the society for the improvement of medical care of the public at large.to porvide an opportunity for the study of problems in the doctor/patient relationship, the society acts primarily to describe, promote, support, and train leaders for groups of the type initiated by dr. Balint, now established in medical school, residency training and primary care practice in this country.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E030
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E030
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($149,323)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Balint Society is a registered health nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 510604921. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $157K in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Balint Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

American Balint Society is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Balint Society has $157K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Balint Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $157K in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Balint Society. 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.

American Balint Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To promote and advance research, studies and training on the psychological aspects of primary medical practice, with special reference to the doctor/patient relationship, and to disseminate this knowledge beyond the society for the improvement of medical care of the public at large.to porvide an opportunity for the study of problems in the doctor/patient relationship, the society acts primarily to describe, promote, support, and train leaders for groups of the type initiated by dr. Balint, now established in medical school, residency training and primary care practice in this country. American Balint Society is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among health charities registered in United States: American Balint Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $157K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to American Balint Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Balint Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510604921, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

VI
Vidush Athyal
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan N•
Secretary
AL
Alexander W C•••••••
Treasurer
AL
Alexander W C••••••• M•
Treasurer
AL
Allison K B•••••• M• P••
COUNCIL MEMBER
BA
Barbara E H••••••••••• M••
Secretary
BR
Brian W•••••
Council Member
BR
Brian W••••• P••
COUNCIL MEMBER
CO
Connie H•••••
Council Member
CO
Connie H••••• M•
COUNCIL MEMBER
FR
Francis N C•• M•
COUNCIL MEMBER
JA
Janet M W••••• M•
President
JA
Janet W•••••
Past President
KA
Katherine K••••••• P••
PAST PRESIDENT
KA
Kathy M••••••
Council Member
LI
Lisa B•••
President Elect
LI
Lisa W••••••
Council Member
PH
Phil P•••••
President
PH
Phil P••••• L•••
PRESIDENT ELECT
RE
Rebekah A S••••••• M••
COUNCIL MEMBER
SH
Shana O•••••
Council Member
TE
Teri W••• M• P••
COUNCIL MEMBER
TE
Terri W•••
Council Member
VI
Vidush A•••••
Treasurer
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Dr. William I. Cohen - Legacy obituary
Apr 2023
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Football has six players earn 2021 All-PSAC Eastern Division honors - Shippensburg University Athletics
Nov 2021
shipraiders.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Maria Devens Obituary - Chicago, IL - Dignity Memorial
Mar 2018
www.dignitymemorial.com
Barbara Couden Hernandez - James Madison University
Oct 2014
www.jmu.edu
Maria Devens Obituary (1966 - 2013) - Chicago, IL - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 2013
legacy.suntimes.com

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Balint Society

What is American Balint Society?
American Balint Society is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Diego, United States. To promote and advance research, studies and training on the psychological aspects of primary medical practice, with special reference to the doctor/patient relationship, and to disseminate this knowledge beyond the society for the improvement of medical care of the public at large.to porvide an opportunity for the study of problems in the doctor/patient relationship, the society acts primarily to describe, promote, support, and train leaders for groups of the type initiated by dr. Balint, now established in medical school, residency training and primary care practice in this country.
When was American Balint Society founded?
American Balint Society was founded in 1990.
Who leads American Balint Society?
Vidush Athyal serves as Treasurer.
Where is American Balint Society located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is American Balint Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Balint Society trustworthy?
American Balint Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Balint Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510604921.
What is American Balint Society's website?
http://www.americanbalintsociety.org