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Partners for a Healthier Community Inc

EIN 04-3342182 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHC IS BUILDING MEASURABLY HEALTHIER AND MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. PHC IS COMMITTED TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE WITHIN OUR REGION HAVE ACCESS TO WHAT THEY NEED TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES. PHC'S GOALS ARE TO ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES INTO PLACES OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, ENHANCE COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY AND OUTCOMES THROUGH POPULATION-BASED RESEARCH & EVALUATION, AND LAUNCH INNOVATIONS TO IMPROVE SYSTEMS OF CARE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $662,798 spent. RESEARCH & EVALUATION IS A SERVICE THAT HELPS PROVIDERS, POLICY MAKERS AND COMMUNITIES TARGET AND MEASURE THE IMPACT OF THEIR PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES SUCH AS IDENTIFICATION OF BEST PRACTICES THROUGH REVIEW OF THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE AND UNPUBLISHED EVIDENCE SOURCES; CONDUCTING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCANS TO UNDERSTAND CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS, SERVICES OFFERED, AND GAPS; AND PLANNING AND CONDUCTING EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS A PROGRAM'S IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS AND IMPACT.
  2. $865,164 spent. THE LIVE WELL SPRINGFIELD COALITION IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO ADVANCE AND SUSTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, FUNCTIONING COALITION THAT RECOGNIZES AND SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS, ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVES WHILE BEING "PROUD PARTICIPANTS" OF A BROADER CITYWIDE EFFORT TO CREATE A HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE SPRINGFIELD WITH REGARDS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING. LIVE WELL SPRINGFIELD STRATEGIES THAT ARE CONVENED BY PARTNERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY INCLUDE - CLIMATE JUSTICE AND AGE FRIENDLY EFFORTS.
  3. $1.9 million spent. THE COALITION BUILDING SERVICES PROVIDE CONVENING SERVICES FOR BOTH MULTISECTOR COLLABORATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS. PROJECTS INCLUDE HEALTHCARE PROJECTS, YOUTH HEALTH, AND COUNTY WIDE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANNING EFFORTS.
  4. $142,893 spent. THE PVAC IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO BRING ABOUT AN ALIGNMENT OF LOCAL INTERESTS AND INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS ASTHMA. THE FOLLOWING IS A TYPICAL PARTNERSHIP FASHIONED BY THE COALITION: PVAC, BMC HEALTHNET PLAN AND BAYCARE HEALTH PARTNERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER USING HEALTHY HOMES PRINCIPLES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ("CHWS") AND NURSES TO IDENTIFY, REMEDIATE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES IN THE HOME THAT TRIGGER ASTHMA. THESE CHWS CONDUCT HOME VISITS WITH HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA PATIENTS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT HOME ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES AND METHODS OF REMEDIATION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS AND SERVICES TO AID IN REMEDIATION.

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 October 13, 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 March 1997.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Health Partners (Fresno, CA), EIN 85-2103299. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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