Nonprofit · EIN 20-5263777
MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,516,878 | $1,828,380 | $688,498 | $8,117,626 | $137,396 | $7,980,230 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,087,760 | $1,693,507 | $394,253 | $7,125,553 | $166,702 | $6,958,851 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,165,364 | $1,552,947 | $612,417 | $6,332,947 | $154,725 | $6,178,222 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,257,243
- Program service revenue
- $26,100
- Investment income
- $226,877
- Other revenue
- $6,658
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,857
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $447,489
- Other salaries and wages
- $604,667
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,262,589
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $30,000
- Travel
- $62,384
- Depreciation
- $813
- Program services (functional)
- $1,401,242
- Management and general (functional)
- $258,445
- Fundraising (functional)
- $168,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,125,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,117,626
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $137,396
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,980,230
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $985
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,326,213
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,406,361
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,573,869
- Gross receipts
- $2,516,878
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 10,000
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA MERRITT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $168,837 | $26,011 |
| TIFFANY STOUT | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $121,017 | $20,250 |
| FELIPE CASTELLANOS PEREZ | REMOTE.COM Officer | 40 | $109,212 | $2,162 |
| HADIZA THOMPSON MBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA TORRES-MONTOYA JD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE AL-ABOSY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNA AMANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEOLA ONI-ORISAN MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMENCE CC CUILLEROT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNA GHAFIR | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEDWIGE SAINT LOUIS MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MECKLOSKY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KRAMER MD MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN BRANDI MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BELMONTE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLOLADE SANUSI MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA VALINO RAMOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD ADEJUMOBI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH MCNEILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUPRIYA KOHLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE SURKIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ZHANG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOI SPAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA MERRITT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $165,738 | $27,115 |
| TIFFANY STOUT | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $117,852 | $19,701 |
| ALLISON WHITNEY MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANGO MWABENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIN-FAN WANG MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY GONZALEZ MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADIZA THOMPSON MBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA TORRES-MONTOYA JD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE AL-ABOSY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNA AMANUEL | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEOLA ONI-ORISAN MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMENCE CC CUILLEROT | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNA GHAFIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEDWIGE SAINT LOUIS MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MECKLOSKY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KRAMER MD MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN BRANDI MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BELMONTE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLOLADE SANUSI MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA VALINO RAMOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ADEJUMOBI | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCNEILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUPRIYA KOHLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE SURKIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ZHANG | PRESIDENT EL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOI SPAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA MERRIT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $164,847 | $26,323 |
| TIFFANY STOUT | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $111,846 | $18,952 |
| DANGO MWABENE | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIN-FAN WANG MD MPH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNA AMANUEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA GHAFIR | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ADEJUMOBI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON WHITNEY MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADIZA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA TORRES-MONTOYA JD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY GONZALEZ MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSE AL-ABOSY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEOLA ONI-ORISON MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMENCE CC CUILLEROT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEDWIGE SAINT LOUIS MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MECKLOSKY MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KRAMER MD MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN BRANDI MD MPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BELMONTE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLOLADE SANUSI MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA VALINO RAMOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN VON DAVIES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCNEILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUPRIYA KOHLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20132, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145-0432
- In care of
- % LOIS V BACKUS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PAMELA MERRITT, P O BOX 20132, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
- Signed the 990
- PAMELA MERRITT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (215) 625-0800
- Website
- WWW.MSFC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
TO SUPPORT FUTURE ABORTION CARE PROVIDERS AND ADVOCATE FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE GLOBALLY.
Program accomplishments
- THE STUDENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON MEDICAL SCHOOL CAMPUSES ACROSS THE GLOBE. THESE INCLUDE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS SUCH AS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND FILM SCREENINGS ON THE TOPICS OF ABORTION AND FAMILY PLANNING. MSFC CHAPTERS ARE ENGAGED IN OR ARE PLANNING TO REFORM THEIR SCHOOLS' OFFICIAL CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND ABORTION.Expenses $493,454 · grants $1,875
- THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS SEEKING CLINICAL ABORTION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN THEIR MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING PLACEMENT SITES AND ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED, CLINICAL EXTERNSHIPS AT GLOBAL PARTNER SITES, GAINING SUPERVISED EXPOSURE TO ABORTION CARE IN A RANGE OF CLINICAL SETTINGS.Expenses $239,151 · grants $982
- MSFC'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON FAMILY PLANNING BRINGS TOGETHER MEMBERS, ALUMNI, AND PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES TO NETWORK AND ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, SKILLS-BASED TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. MSFC HOSTS MULTIPLE INTENSIVE, MULTI-DAY ABORTION TRAINING INSTITUTES EACH YEAR. ATTENDEES RECEIVE HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION FROM PRACTICING PROVIDERS AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION ON ABORTION PROVISION, INCLUDING CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS ON PROCEDURAL AND MEDICATION ABORTION TECHNIQUES AND RELATED CARE SKILLS.Expenses $345,568 · revenue $26,100
- OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION EXPENSES 323,069 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0.Expenses $323,069
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5263777
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,117,626
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,516,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,516,878 | $1,828,380 | $8,117,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,087,760 | $1,693,507 | $7,125,553 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,165,364 | $1,552,947 | $6,332,947 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $758,474 | $1,291,351 | $5,230,916 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5263777).
Questions about MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE
- What is the EIN of MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE is 20-5263777.
- Is MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAMELA MERRITT.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,837 (PAMELA MERRITT, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,516,878, expenses of $1,828,380 and total assets of $8,117,626 at year end.
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