This article explains what the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is, including our vision, mission, and values. It also provides tax information for AAPA membership dues, PA PAC contributions, PA Foundation contributions, and PA complaints and PA Program complaints..
About AAPA
Founded in 1968, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is the national professional society for physician associates (PAs). It represents a profession of more than 178,700 PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and the uniformed services.
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision
PAs transforming and leading healthcare through compassionate, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Our Mission
AAPA empowers members to advance the profession and elevate healthcare.
Our Values
Leadership, excellence, advocacy, compassion, and equity form the foundation of AAPA's core values.
Where Can I Find AAPA Tax Information?
Dues Tax Information
Membership dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense or an itemized miscellaneous deduction subject to the restrictions imposed due to AAPA's lobbying activities.
For information on the nondeductible portion of your annual dues spent on lobbying activities, please reach out to the Customer Care Team.
The AAPA federal ID# is 23-7067770.
PAC Tax Information
Contributions to the AAPA Political Action Committee (PA PAC) are voluntary and not tax deductible.
Federal law requires PACs to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.
PAF Tax Information
PA Foundation (PAF) contributions are voluntary and tax-deductible. These contributions support PA Foundation programs.
The PA Foundation federal ID# is 54-1071370.
Please contact your CPA or tax specialist with questions about your individual tax situation.
PA Profession Information
Where Can I File a Complaint About a PA?
To file a formal complaint against a PA, you will need to contact the state's medical licensing board where the PA practices, as they are responsible for regulating the practice of PAs and investigating complaints against them. Each state's medical board should have a process in place by which you can submit complaints/concerns for investigation.
Where Can I Report Disparaging Information About PAs?
Reports of disparaging or slanderous information about PAs or the PA profession can be sent to the AAPA Communications Team at communications@aapa.org.
Where Can I Report Complaints About a PA Program?
Complaints or concerns about a PA program should be sent to ARC-PA at complaints@arc-pa.org.
Need More Help?
If you have questions about your membership or the information above, contact AAPA Customer Care for assistance.
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