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Hudson Headwaters Health Network

EIN 14-1628237 · Queensbury, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CLINIC WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION OF WARREN, WASHINGTON, SARATOGA, HAMILTON, ESSEX, CLINTON, AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES. TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR, FOSTER AND DELIVER PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES WHICH SHALL HAVE THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE POPULATION SERVED BY THIS CORPORATION AND TO CONTINUALLY SEEK NEW AND INNOVATIVE METHODS OF IMPROVING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND ITS FINANCING TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED. TO CARRY OUT ANY EDUCATION AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO RENDERING HEALTH CARE OR TO THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE JUSTIFIED BY THE FACILITIES, PERSONNEL, FUNDS OR OTHER RESOURCES THAT ARE FOR, OR CAN BE, MADE.

Income
$226.8 million
Spending
$187.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
1,284
Volunteers
86
Highest pay
$898,454, ceo - hh 340b, llc

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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, over $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 (2)
  1. $127.4 million spent. THE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CENTER CLINIC WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. IN 2024, WE SERVICED 116,261 PATIENTS WITH 459,591 VISITS.
  2. $35.4 million spent. HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK HAS DEPENDED ON THE 340B PROGRAM TO FULFILL ITS MISSION BY MAINTAINING CRUCIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND RESPONDING TO THE GROWING NEEDS OF OUR REGION. THE 340B PROGRAM FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS CRITICAL SERVICES THAT MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING PREVENTIVE CARE, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY SERVICES, DENTAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND MORE. THE 340B PROGRAM ALSO HELPS THE NETWORK TO OFFER MEDICATION DISCOUNTS, LIKE RXASSIST, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS. IN ADDITION TO MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING ITS CURRENT LOCATIONS, THE NETWORK HAS USED THE 340B PROGRAM TO EXPAND SERVICES AND OPEN NEW LOCATIONS; EACH SITE IS BUILT IN RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE REGION. TOGETHER, NEW LOCATIONS, EXPANDED SERVICES AND ENHANCED ACCESS ENSURE THAT PEOPLE, AT EVERY STAGE AND EVERY AGE, HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH.

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 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 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 June 1982.

    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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