American Medical Association Foundation
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Mission
The ama foundation brings together physicians and communities to improve our nation's health. See schedule o for details of operational initiatives.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Medical Association Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 1,176 disaster relief charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAmerican Medical Association Foundation is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 366080517. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Medical Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 366080517. 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 Medical Association Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
American Medical Association Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Medical Association Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Medical Association Foundation is classified as a Disaster Relief 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Medical Association Foundation. 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 Medical Association Foundation 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 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Medical Association Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Medical Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 366080517, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
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7 tips to avoid regret on your physician specialty choice - American Medical Association
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America can't afford to leave these doctors waiting - American Medical Association
Here’s how many residency programs medical students really apply to - American Medical Association
CPT® 2027 Maternity Care Services code changes - American Medical Association
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 97 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 · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Medical Association Foundation
- What is American Medical Association Foundation?
- American Medical Association Foundation is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Learn about the AMA Foundation
- When was American Medical Association Foundation founded?
- American Medical Association Foundation was founded in 1957.
- Who leads American Medical Association Foundation?
- Mary Beth Ellison serves as President.
- Where is American Medical Association Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is American Medical Association Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Medical Association Foundation trustworthy?
- American Medical Association Foundation 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 Medical Association Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 366080517.
- What is American Medical Association Foundation's website?
- http://www.amafoundation.org