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Medical Care Development Incorporated

EIN 01-6022787 · Hallowell, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Medical Care Development, dba MCD Global Health's (MCD) mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective and universally accessible public health solutions.

Income
$33.1 million
Spending
$33.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
187
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$404,835, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $13.0 million spent. MCD is a global public health nonprofit incorporated in Maine that improves health and well-being in communities in the USA and internationally. MCD works alongside local partners to strengthen healthcare systems and the health workforce, advancing strategies to connect people to high-quality health solutions. MCD creates durable change so everyone can access quality health services and live healthier lives.
  2. $14.3 million spent. Since 1966, MCD's U.S. Programs have been a transforming force in public health, earning a reputation for responsive, impactful public health initiatives. MCD has earned the designation as a Category A Public Health Institute, within the National Network of Public Health Institutes, driving public health innovation across the U.S., drawing from and contributing to a national pool of evidence-based research, practices, and training. Programs have included HIV/AIDS, diabetes prevention and management, oral health, lead poisoning prevention, screening and management, cardiovascular disease prevention and management, tobacco and substance use prevention and treatment, suicide prevention, antibiotic resistance, infectious disease epidemiology and prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and worksite health.
  3. Since 1977, MCD's International Programs have partnered with local and national governments in low to middle income countries as well as civil society and non-governmental organizations, research and academic institutions, and communities to create sustainable strategies to improve health. Over time, MCD has worked in more than 50 countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and the Middle East. Programs have included providing technical assistance on malaria control, treatment and elimination, maternal and child health including cervical cancer screening, HIV/AIDS prevention, water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH), drug procurement and supply chain management support, and health system strengthening. In 2024, MCD carried out projects in five countries outside of the USA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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