Emergency Care Research Institute
74% goes to programs Strong reserves
Emergency Care Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, registered in 1958, with $80,388,813 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
77 N Broad St, Doylestown, PA, 18901 EIN 23-1662091 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.4M
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$83.2M
Net assets
$41.6M
Employees
532
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Emergency Care Research Institute: 74% to programs earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Emergency Care Research Institute: 6 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Emergency Care Research Institute: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Emergency Care Research Institute: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Advancing effective, evidence-based healthcare globally.
What they do
Technical assistance programs: ecri promotes improved methods of patient care by providing the healthcare community and federal and state agencies with a wide range of technical assistance on safety, quality improvement, and cost-effectiveness. ecri's technical assistance programs include providing information tools and support for the buyers and users of healthcare technology; investigating and analyzing accidents and events involving patient safety; providing assessment and evaluation of healthcare safety and quality; providing evidence-based research and effectiveness reports to government agencies; conducting hands-on laboratory testing to evaluate the safety and efficacy of medical devices that are on the market; designing and maintaining a repository of critical clinical guidelines; designing and maintaining patient safety reporting and analysis programs; and running a federally designated patient safety organization (pso). ecri takes reports on medical device problems from any member of the public, analyzes the problems, and disseminates recommendations to the public for safe practices. the form for submitting reports is publicly available. information and experience obtained through such activities are used extensively in ecri's publications for the healthcare community, thereby promoting and making possible improved methods of patient care for the benefit of public health.
Contact & location
- Address
- 77 N Broad St, Doylestown, PA, 18901
- City
- Doylestown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Support Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55.8M (FY2013) to $80.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $45.5MNet assets $41.6M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87.1M
Total liabilities
$45.5M
Net assets
$41.6M
Salaries & benefits
$64.7M
78% of expenses
Board members
11
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,388,813▲3.6% | $83,167,076▲3.1% | $41,604,549▼5.4% | $87,124,893▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,585,368▲3.1% | $80,653,185▲1.7% | $43,994,099▲0.6% | $94,041,023▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,228,090▼11.4% | $79,322,513▲12.2% | $43,717,227▼21.0% | $93,846,011▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,883,491▲21.6% | $70,688,206▼3.9% | $55,332,989▲36.8% | $110,680,492▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,793,377▲1.9% | $73,559,385▲5.5% | $40,457,136▲5.5% | $86,471,849▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,470,111▲3.9% | $69,730,920▲10.8% | $38,356,732▲11.3% | $75,327,116▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,906,469▲8.5% | $62,935,681▲6.4% | $34,463,875▼7.1% | $69,292,507▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $60,751,816▲1.6% | $59,133,793▲1.0% | $37,107,076▲15.9% | $69,146,819▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $59,767,997▼0.4% | $58,520,163▲1.1% | $32,018,557▲3.5% | $60,243,198▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,037,421▲1.9% | $57,873,863▲0.5% | $30,922,435▼1.0% | $56,509,075▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $58,894,630▲5.6% | $57,579,811▲11.2% | $31,230,643▲3.0% | $55,133,539▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,792,781 | $51,799,335▲5.9% | $30,333,549▲31.3% | $53,454,399▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $48,893,631▲3.7% | $23,094,717▲42.7% | $45,685,648▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,129,115▲11.6% | $16,189,278▲11.0% | $38,880,864▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,239,562 | $14,583,756 | $35,504,918 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Marcus Schabacker Md Phd — $905,891 (1.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Schabacker Md Phd | President/ceo | 40 | $905,891 |
| Stuart Morris Hipkins | Chief Solutions Officer | 40 | $541,707 |
| Dheerendra Kommala | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $445,072 |
| Peter Catalano | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $380,990 |
| Alison Maguire | Vp, Sales - Global Market | 39.92 | $336,292 |
| Robert Becker | Team Lead, Gmics | 40 | $334,779 |
| Neal Mcmahon | Sr. Acct Executive | 40 | $332,065 |
| Bevin O'neil | Chief Strategy Officer | 39.85 | $331,843 |
| Randal White | Chief Legal Officer | 24 | $319,382 |
| Joseph Muir | Sr. Acct Executive | 42 | $312,766 |
| Lea Rubini | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $278,082 |
| Martha Pickens | Sr. Acct. Executive | 40 | $276,432 |
| Darryl Goss | Chief Technology Officer | 32 | $253,600 |
| Shikha Anand | Trustee | 2 | $60,000 |
| Cary Green | Trustee, Secretary | 2 | $7,500 |
| Christina Jimenez | Trustee, Board Vice Chair | 2 | $7,500 |
| Daniel Huang | Trustee | 2 | $7,500 |
| David Mayer Phd | Trustee | 2 | $7,500 |
| Michael Prokopis | Trustee, Treasurer | 2 | $7,500 |
| Richard Arons Scd | Trustee, Board Chair | 2 | $7,500 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Life LLC | Ihsi Development | $280,500 |
| Summit 58 LLC | Value Analysis Workflow | $219,500 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $167,799 |
| Fox Rothschild LLP | Legal Services | $155,229 |
| Jp Martucci LLC | Technology Consulting | $152,025 |
Grants received · $523K total
4 grants to Emergency Care Research Institute totaling $523K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Sub-award | 2023 | $346,444 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Sub-award | 2022 | $149,899 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Research | 2018 | $19,485 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2014 | $6,761 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Emergency Care Research Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Emergency Care Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1662091, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Emergency Care Research Institute's EIN?
- Emergency Care Research Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1662091.
- How much revenue does Emergency Care Research Institute report?
- Emergency Care Research Institute reported $80,388,813 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Emergency Care Research Institute's spending goes to programs?
- Emergency Care Research Institute spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Emergency Care Research Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Emergency Care Research Institute C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Emergency Care Research Institute's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Emergency Care Research Institute's latest Form 990 is $905,891, paid to Marcus Schabacker Md Phd (President/ceo).
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Data for Emergency Care Research Institute (EIN 23-1662091) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.