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Palomar Health Development Inc

EIN 20-2356830 · Escondido, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SEEK, SECURE AND MANAGE FUNDS THAT PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF PALOMAR HEALTH AND TO SUPPORT THE VISION OF PALOMAR HEALTH BY FACILITATING STEWARDSHIP OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$2.5 million, president

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: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (HDS) - ADMINISTERED BY PALOMAR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT IS A NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY PROJECT THAT PROVIDES NO COST DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKUPS AND PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
  2. $903,289 spent. THE FIRST 5 FIRST STEPS - THE NORTH COUNTY PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY PALOMAR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT. THE HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-3. FIRST STEPS PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENTING AND ENHANCES CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY FACE HARDSHIPS AND STRESSORS THAT PLACE THEM AT INCREASED RISK FOR POOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED OVER THE LONG TERM TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO ENTER SCHOOL AS ACTIVE LEARNERS, AND ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY, LOVED AND NURTURED.
  3. $529,358 spent. CALWORKS HOME VISITING - ADMINISTERED BY PALOMAR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CALWORKS. THE HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-3. CALWORKS HOME VISITING PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENTING AND ENHANCES CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR FAMILIES WHO MAY FACE HARDSHIPS AND STRESSORS THAT PLACE THEM AT INCREASED RISK FOR POOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED OVER THE LONG TERM TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO ENTER SCHOOL AS ACTIVE LEARNERS, AND ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY, LOVED AND NURTURED.

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 October 2005.

    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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