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Chc Creating Healthier Communities

EIN 13-6167225 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON IN EVERY COMMUNITY HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE THEIR HEALTHIEST LIFE.

Income
$17.4 million
Spending
$19.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
46
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$445,739, president & ceo

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

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    27 of 27 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 (2)
  1. $16.0 million spent. CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES PARTNERS WITH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) AND VARIOUS PRIVATE SECTOR WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE FUNDS ON BEHALF OF ITS CHARITY PARTNERS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. AS A FOUNDING PARTNER OF THE CFC SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1961, CHC HAS PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN FACILITATING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE CFC, CHC HAS HELPED RAISE OVER $8.6 BILLION IN PLEDGES TO SUPPORT LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES.THROUGH ITS WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAM, CHC MANAGES THE END-TO-END PROCESS OF CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION FOR ITS CHARITY PARTNERS. THIS INCLUDES:REVIEWING AND PROVIDING QUALITY ASSURANCE ON CAMPAIGN APPLICATIONS, COLLECTING AND PROCESSING PLEDGE DATA AND DONOR INFORMATION, DISTRIBUTING PAYMENTS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO PARTICIPATING CHARITIES, OFFERING ACCESS TO A SECURE PARTNER PORTAL FOR REPORTING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.IN ADDITION TO FUNDRAISING, CHC SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH A DEDICATED PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS CAMPAIGNS AND DONORS WITH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. CHC ALSO FACILITATES GIVING THROUGH ITS PURPOSE PLATFORM, AN INNOVATIVE DIGITAL SOLUTION THAT ENABLES CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE FUNDS AND ENGAGE DONORS MORE EFFECTIVELY.PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES REFLECT THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO CHARITY PARTNERS AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING THESE DISTRIBUTIONS AND CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS.
  2. $2.6 million spent. CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES' COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPACT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE HEALTH ACCESS BY ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO CARE AND IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ACCESS AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS ACROSS A RANGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL ISSUES.THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTMAKING, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS, CHC WORKS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND HEALTH SYSTEMS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT TARGET THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE:FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND DRIVE POLICY CHANGE, SUPPORTING DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES TO MEASURE AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, FACILITATING CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION TO SCALE EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS.THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CHC'S WORK IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH TO INFORM HEALTH POLICIES AND PRACTICES. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES REFLECT GRANTS AWARDED, DIRECT SUPPORT PROVIDED TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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