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Heritage Medical Research Institute

Medical research in conjunction with non-profit hospital

Health Marina Del Rey, CA EIN 550839353 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Heritage Medical Research Institute

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Founded
Headquarters
Marina Del Rey, CA
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
H43
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Medical research in conjunction with non-profit hospital

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H43
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Heritage Medical Research Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Marina Del Rey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 550839353. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Heritage Medical Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 89/100.

Heritage Medical Research Institute is located in Marina Del Rey, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Heritage Medical Research Institute has $19M in annual revenue. 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.

Heritage Medical Research Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Heritage Medical Research 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.

Heritage Medical Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Heritage Medical Research Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among health charities registered in United States: Heritage Medical Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $19M is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Heritage Medical Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 550839353, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
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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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Leadership

DR
Dr Richard Merkin
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

DR
Dr R•••••• M•••••
PRESIDENT
JA
Jaya K•••••
CFO
MA
Matthew S••••
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$19.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$12.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$27.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$75.9M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Heritage Medical Research Institute This page 73 $19.0 million -
Loring Hospital 89 $25.1 million -
Monongalia Emergency Medical Services Inc 89 $15.0 million -
United Medical Centers 89 $38.9 million -
Rheumatology Research Foundation 89 $19.8 million -
Health and Social Services Consortium Inc 89 $24.4 million -
Good Shepherd Manor Inc 89 $12.5 million -
Family Health Centers 89 $30.6 million -
Collier Health Services Inc 89 $77.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Heritage Medical Research Institute

What is Heritage Medical Research Institute?
Heritage Medical Research Institute is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Marina Del Rey, United States. Medical research in conjunction with non-profit hospital
When was Heritage Medical Research Institute founded?
Heritage Medical Research Institute was founded in 2003.
Who leads Heritage Medical Research Institute?
Dr Richard Merkin serves as President.
Where is Heritage Medical Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, United States.
What is Heritage Medical Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Heritage Medical Research Institute trustworthy?
Heritage Medical Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Heritage Medical Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 550839353.