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Massachusetts Health Quality Partners Inc

EIN 04-3542817 · Brighton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 89 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

MHQP's mission is to improve the quality and equity of patient care experiences in Massachusetts through data-driven insights and collaboration. As an independent voice for healthcare quality and an advocate for the importance of listening to patients, we provide unbiased data and trusted insights that provides deep understanding of patient and provider experiences, equipping healthcare organizations with the data and knowledge needed to improve performance. We share our findings with decision-makers to inform policy and drive system-level change, and we bring stakeholders together to break down silos and foster collaboration across healthcare institutions.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
20
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$320,826, president and ceo, clerk

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 89 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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, 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. $1.6 million spent. MassHealth Member Experience Survey of Primary Care:Under a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MHQP conducts an annual primary care member experience survey for Medicaid-insured members.Surveys cover accountable care organizations providing primary care, behavioral health, and long-term and support services.
  2. $953,565 spent. Statewide Commercial Patient Experience Survey of Primary Care:MHQP conducts an annual statewide primary care patient experience survey for commercially insured patients in Massachusetts. MHQP's survey results are used by clinicians and health plans to drive accountability and improvements in patients' experiences of care. Results are also publicly reported at www.healthcarecompassma.org. In response racial and ethnic disparities in care revealed in the survey, MHQP launched the "Measured Equity" initiative, which leverages MHQP's survey platform to enable participating organizations to measure, monitor, and address disparities in patient experiences of care
  3. $460,535 spent. Statewide Quality Measurement & Improvement Initiatives:Clinical Quality Data Collection, Aggregation, & Reporting: Since 2019, MHQP has been contracted by the Center for Information and Analysis (CHIA) to collect, aggregate, and report clinical quality measures across commercial health plans.Primary Care Dashboard: Since 2023, MHQP has collaborated with the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) to produce the Massachusetts Primary Care Dashboard to monitor the health of primary care in the Commonwealth.Preventive Care Guidelines: MHQP annually updates in collaboration with clinical experts three sets of evidence-based guidelines for adult and pediatric primary care and perinatal care, used by payers and providers throughout Massachusetts.
  4. $295,842 spent. MHQP also conducts qualitative and quantitative research projects that generate evidence to improve healthcare quality and patient experiences' with care.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 2001.

    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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