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North Country Healthy Heart Network Inc

EIN 10-0000231 · Saranac Lake, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS BY RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK STATE IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF CARDIAC DISEASE, STROKE, AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES AND THIER RISK FACTORS IN THE REGION. THE MISSION STATEMENT SHARED IN PRINTED MATERIALS TODAY SAY THAT "OUR MISSION IS TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF CARDIAC DISEASE, STROKE, AND RELATED CHRONIC ILLNESS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK STATE."

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$77,903, executive di

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (1)
  1. $804,027 spent. WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD A CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION SYSTEM THAT HAS THE CAPACITY TO SUPPORT REGULAR, ONGOING DELIVERY OF EVIDENCE-BASED CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACROSS SEVEN COUNTIES IN RURAL, UPSTATE NEW YORK. WE ALSO CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR TOBACCO CESSATION AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS. OF NOTE, WE ENGAGE WITH 29 NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR NICOTINE CESSATION TREATMENT PROTOCOLS; SUPPORTED 7 RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND 6 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE YOUTH ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOODS AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; HELPED 4 COMMUNITY SITES TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO OFFER NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS TO THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE; ASSISTED 6 MUNICIPALITIES WITH EFFORTS TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY; MAINTAINED AND PROMOTED A WEBSITE THAT FACILITATES ENROLLMENT IN EVIDENCE-BASED CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (CDPSME) PROGRAMS; AND LED EFFORTS OF A NETWORK OF 35+ HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS A 7 COUNTY REGION TO IMPLEMENT OUR REVENUE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN; AND CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A PROGRAM SCHEDULING AND PARTICIPANT TRACKING PLATFORM. WE ENTERED INTO PAID SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH 10 OF OUR NETWORK PARTNERS TO OFFER 34 CDPSME PROGRAMS (VERSUS 24 THE PRIOR YEAR) AND ALMOST DOUBLED PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FROM 200 THE PRIOR YEAR TO 388. WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD A CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION SYSTEM THAT HAS THE CAPACITY TO SUPPORT REGULAR, ONGOING DELIVERY OF EVIDENCE-BASED CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACROSS SEVEN COUNTIES IN RURAL, UPSTATE NEW YORK. WE ALSO CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR TOBACCO CESSATION AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS. OF NOTE, WE ENGAGE WITH 29 NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR NICOTINE CESSATION TREATMENT PROTOCOLS; SUPPORTED 7 RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND 6 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE YOUTH ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOODS AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; HELPED 4 COMMUNITY SITES TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO OFFER NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS TO THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE; ASSISTED 6 MUNICIPALITIES WITH EFFORTS TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY; MAINTAINED AND PROMOTED A WEBSITE THAT FACILITATES ENROLLMENT IN EVIDENCE-BASED CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (CDPSME) PROGRAMS; AND LED EFFORTS OF A NETWORK OF 35+ HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS A 7 COUNTY REGION TO IMPLEMENT OUR REVENUE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN; AND CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A PROGRAM SCHEDULING AND PARTICIPANT TRACKING PLATFORM. WE ENTERED INTO PAID SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH 10 OF OUR NETWORK PARTNERS TO OFFER 34 CDPSME PROGRAMS (VERSUS 24 THE PRIOR YEAR) AND ALMOST DOUBLED PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FROM 200 THE PRIOR YEAR TO 388.

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 June 2003.

    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.

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