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Herkimer County Healthnet Inc

EIN 16-1573995 · Herkimer, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES AND RESIDENTS OF HERKIMER COUNTY THROUGH COORDINATED SERVICES, SHARED RESOURCES AND EDUCATION OF CONSUMERS AND PROVIDERS.

Income
$318,618
Spending
$306,770
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$89,565, executive director

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $110,874 spent. RURAL HEALTH NETWORK PROGRAMS:HCHN'S ACTIVITIES UNDER ITS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RURAL HEALTH NETWORK FUNDING SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND LEARN IN HERKIMER COUNTY AND THE MOHAWK VALLEY BY ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREAS: ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND SELF-MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, OBESITY PREVENTION, ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION. HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES UNDER THESE PRIORITY AREAS INCLUDE: SPONSORS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, CHILD DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, ESTABLISHMENT OF MOHAWK VALLEY MILE WALKING TRAILS, INCREASED ACCESS TO VEGETABLE/HEALTHY FOODS IN COMMUNITY MARKETS, DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES AND NUTRITION SEMINARS.
  2. $94,296 spent. FELLOWS PROGRAM:THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH CORPS (NYSPHC) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, HCHN SUPPORTED THE FELLOWS ASSIGNED TO HERKIMER COUNTY. THE OF THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE AND APPLY PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND MENTORSHIP, WHICH EXPANDS FELLOWS' PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORKS THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES, RESULTING IN A ROBUST NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE THAT IS AWARE OF THE INTRICACIES OF SYSTEMS THINKING AND THE NECESSITY OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND USES THE STRENGTHS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE HEALTH EQUITY.
  3. $26,757 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PERFORMED BY HCHN INCLUDE; SPONSORING THE NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, DIABETES SELF- MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SUPPORTING THE MOHAWK VALLEY DIAPER BANK, CREATING AN AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND FAMILIES ACROSS OUR REGION THROUGH A GO LOCAL GRANT WITH THE HFCWNY (HEALTH FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN NEW YORK), DETERMINING REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL, CLIMATE, AND ENERGY JUSTICE PRIORITIES THROUGH A GRANT WITH WE ACT THRIVING COMMUNITIES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (WE ACT TCTAC), AND SUPPORTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH A LARGE WELLNESS GRANT PARTNERSHIP WITH ICAN.

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 April 2000.

    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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