EIN 36-2229255

The Joint Commission

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,217
Year formed
1951
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To continuously improve health care for The public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care Organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of The highest quality and value.
Also known as...
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Total revenues
$207,500,079
2023
Total expenses
$189,263,649
2023
Total assets
$379,570,239
2023
Num. employees
1,217
2023

Program areas at The Joint Commission

SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION FEES ARE GENERATED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF PERFORMING ACCREDITATION SURVEYS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EVALUATE AN ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH JOINT COMMISSION STANDARDS AND CMS CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION (CoPs), AND OTHER ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS. THE SUBSCRIPTION BILLING PROGRAM ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS TO PAY AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ONGOING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION. REVENUE FROM ANNUAL ACCREDITATION SUBSCRIPTION FEES IS RECOGNIZED RATABLY OVER THE PERIOD TO WHICH THE SUBSCRIPTION FEES RELATE.
Performance measurement & related activities at The Joint Commission advance Healthcare quality and patient safety by undertaking scientifically credible research that informs health services practice and policy. The program supports The development of evidence-based and meaningful performance measures, sound statistical and analytical approaches to data analysis, and The identification of performance improvement and patient safety strategies.
The Joint Commission provides common management services, referred to as shared services fees, of the activities carried on for related organizations. See Schedule R for list of related organizations.

Who funds The Joint Commission

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Policy$213,808
Association of University Centers on DisabilitiesResearch, Education, Service Subaward$116,094

Personnel at The Joint Commission

NameTitleCompensation
Jonathan B PerlinPresident and Chief Executive Officer$2,028,212
Mark PelletierChief Operating Officer , Accred and Cert Operations$691,714
Paige RodgersChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$762,814
Kin LeeChief Information Officer and Security Officer$483,814
Michael KabaChief Human Resources Officer$439,581
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for The Joint Commission

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$859,571
Program services$193,560,274
Investment income and dividends$8,177,502
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,354,123
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,478,877
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$69,732
Total revenues$207,500,079

Form 990s for The Joint Commission

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $213,808 from The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealth
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Renaissance Blvd Suite 401
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
jointcommission.org/ 
Phone
(630) 792-5000
Facebook page
TheJointCommission 
Twitter profile
@tjcommission 
IRS details
EIN
36-2229255
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1951
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E70: Public Health Programs
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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