Georgia Health Information Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS To facilitate a statewide health information network for Georgia that is trusted and valued by all stakeholders; works to improve health care coordination and reduces costs; and establishes a solid foundation for long-term financial sustainability.
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $240,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 130% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 78% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (1)
- $4.1 million spent. GEORGIA HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK GIVES ITS MEMBERS THE ABILITY TO ACCESS A MORE COMPLETE VIEW OF THEIR PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THEIR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM. THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THESE SERVICES ARE LISTED BELOW. GEORGIA DIRECT - THIS SERVICE PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED EMAIL ADDRESS THAT ENABLES PROVIDERS TO SECURELY SEND PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION TO OTHER AUTHORIZED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, REPLACING LESS SECURE AND INEFFICIENT METHODS LIKE FAXES, UNSECURE EMAIL AND PHONE CALLS.GEORGIA CONNECTED CARE - SECURELY FIND PATIENTS, WHEREVER AND WHENEVER THEY SEEK CARE. THIS CAN BE DIRECTLY THROUGH YOUR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM. GEORGIA CONNECTED CARE WILL HELP YOU MEET VARIOUS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH MEANINGFUL USE STAGES 1 AND 2.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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