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Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg Inc

EIN 03-0529473 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF SPARTANBURG, CHEROKEE, AND UNION COUNTY CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, EDUCATION, AND ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$665,788
Spending
$589,629
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $457,457 spent. HEALTHY SMILES PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE TO 1,053 UNDUPLICATED UNINSURED AND UNDER SERVED CHILDREN THROUGH ITS FREE DENTAL CLINIC THIS FISCAL YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDED DENTAL EXAMS, CLEANINGS, SEALANTS, FILLINGS, CROWNS, EXTRACTIONS, RADIOGRAPHS, AND PREVENTATIVE EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COORDINATED SPECIALTY REFERRALS FOR ADVANCED RESTORATIVE AND SEDATION SERVICES WHEN CLINICALLY NECESSARY. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION, TRANSLATION SUPPORT, AND APPOINTMENT REMINDER SYSTEM, HEALTHY SMILES REDUCED BARRIERS TO CARE AND STRENGTHENED CONTINUITY OF TREATMENT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  2. $34,448 spent. HEALTHY SMILES CONDUCTED SCHOOL-BASED ORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR 25,136 CHILDREN ACROSS 93 SCHOOLS IN SPARTANBURG, CHEROKEE, AND UNION COUNTIES DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. EVERY CHILD SCREENED RECEIVED A FREE TOOTHBRUSH, ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, AND TAKE-HOME EDUCATION MATERIALS DESIGNED TO REINFORCE HEALTHY HABITS WITH CAREGIVERS. STUDENTS IDENTIFIED WITH URGENT OR UNMET DENTAL NEEDS WERE CONNECTED TO FOLLOW-UP CARE THROUGH HEALTHY SMILES OR COMMUNITY DENTAL PARTNERS, HELPING IMPROVE ACCESS TO PREVENTATIVE ADN RESTORATIVE SERVICES FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN.
  3. $17,885 spent. HEALTHY SMILES PROVIDED ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION OUTREACH TO 88,880 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SPARTANBURG, CHEROKEE, AND UNION COUNTIES. EDUCATION EFFORTS INCLUDED SCHOOL-BASED OUTREACH, COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, SUMMER PROGRAMS, RECREATION CENTER ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL FLYERS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION PACKETS, AND DIGITAL AND PRINT AWARENESS CAPAIGNS FOCUSED ON CAVITY PREVENTION AND HEALTHY ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. OUTREACH INITIATIVES ALSO INCLUDED A COUNTY-WIDE BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY BILLBOARD AWAREMESS CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO EDUCATE CAREGIVERES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD ORAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION. THESE EFFORTS PROMOTE EARLY INTERVENTION, IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH LITERACY, AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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