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Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc

EIN 13-2922147 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center delivers equitable, accessible, quality care - empowering our diverse community to achieve better health and wellness

Income
$32.2 million
Spending
$29.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
261
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$364,654, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $12.7 million spent. Medical Services: WYH provided 25,938 patient visits in 2024, with an emphasis on providing quality health care to people across their lifespan, regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Through our medical services, we strive to provide quality of care to underserved populations, including those who are uninsured and underinsured. We serve a significant number of uninsured patients. Included in Medical Services are Primary and Specialty Care Services, Mental Health Services, and HIV outreach, testing and treatment services. WYH has been recognized, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a New York State DOH Patient-Centered Medical Home.
  2. $2.4 million spent. Dental Services: WYH provided 11,349 patient visits in 2024 including both preventative and restorative services to underserved populations and is the area's largest dental provider for Medicaid patients. In addition to the dental departments in Albany and Troy, WYH also provides mobile dental hygienist services through a program called Seal-A-Smile. Seal-A-Smile is an oral health program providing preventative services to elementary school aged children primarily in over 70 schools and Head Start programs across New York's Capital District area and beyond.
  3. $4.9 million spent. Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health Services): WYH provided 9,269 patient visits in 2024 to clients with substance use disorders. Our Family Alcoholism and Chemical Treatment Services (FACTS) and Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP) are part of an integrated behavioral health approach that incorporates support groups, counseling, referrals, and medication management options to stabilize and improve the lives of our clients. Both programs are licensed by New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and accredited by The Joint Commission.
  4. $2.7 million spent. 340B Pharmacy
  5. Pharmacy: WYH operates a Section 340B Pharmacy Program, through its agreement with certain unaffiliated pharmacies. Participation in this program allows the Center to purchase pharmaceuticals at discounted rates for prescriptions to eligible patients

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1979.

    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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