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Mazzoni Center

EIN 23-2176338 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MAZZONI CENTER IS TO "PROVIDE QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES IN AN LGBTQ-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT, WHILE PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE."

Income
$39.9 million
Spending
$38.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
193
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$290,607, chief medical officer

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: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 154% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    13 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $29.1 million spent. MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL CARE SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE LARGEST COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA SERVING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION. THE CENTER PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTATIVE CARE, GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES, FAMILY PLANNING, HIV SCREENING AND CARE, STD SCREENING AND TREATMENT, LAB SERVICES AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 25,650 BILLABLE MEDICAL VISITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. EXPENSES ARE ALSO OFFSET BY CONTRIBUTION INCOME NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL REVENUE AMOUNT ABOVE INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO HELP OFFSET THE DISCOUNTED AND FREE CARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION BECAME AN FQHC LOOKALIKE IN 2023.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SPECIFICALLY SERVING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES IN PHILADELPHIA. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY. THE CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 3,996 BILLABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VISITS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH (STREET, INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, ETC.) AIMED AT LINKING AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS TO HIV TESTING, STI SCREENING, AND OTHER SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE HIV TESTING PROGRAMS IN PHILADELPHIA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 925 HIV TESTS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE OUTREACH TEAM ALSO DISTRIBUTED 155,000 CONDOMS IN THE COMMUNITY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS ON LGBTQ SPECIFIC ISSUES TO MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LEGAL, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDERS IN PENNSYLVANIA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 4,794 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EDUCATION SERVICES.
  3. $3.9 million spent. SOCIAL CARE SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND AT-RISK LGBTQ YOUTH AND ADULTS. SERVICES INCLUDE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, COORDINATION OF MEDICAL CARE, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING SUBSIDIES AND FOOD BANK SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 715 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED OVER 95,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVED OVER 823 INDIVIDUALS, AND BENEFITS NAVIGATION PROVIDED 117 PATIENTS WITH ASSISTANCE IN SUBMITTING PUBLIC BENEFIT APPLICATIONS. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE HOUSING SUBSIDY SERVICES, LINKAGE TO MEDICAL CARE, AND ONGOING CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

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 May 1982.

    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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