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West Side Community Health Services Inc

EIN 23-7156236 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MINNESOTA COMMUNITY CARE'S MISSION IS STRENGTHENING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTH CARE FOR ALL.

Income
$46.0 million
Spending
$51.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
521
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$340,664, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 92% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 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. $28.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES WITH BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL STAFF ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY, SPECIALTY, PREVENTIVE, URGENT CARE, COMPLEMENTARY, PHARMACY, DENTAL, OB/GYN, MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH PLAN ENROLLMENT. WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE OVER 39,000 PATIENTS EACH YEAR. WE SERVE THE DIVERSE ST. PAUL METRO AREA COMMUNITY - PARTICULARLY THE LATINO AND HMONG POPULATIONS, ST. PAUL PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS, THE HOMELESS, AND ADOLESCENTS - IN A SERVICE AREA THAT INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE CITY OF ST. PAUL AND RAMSEY COUNTY.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE, AND EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES TO OVER 5,500 PATIENTS AT TWO CLINICS. WEST SIDE DENTAL CLINIC AND EAST SIDE FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC. OUR BRIGHT SMILES DENTAL PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY & THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION. SERVICES ARE APPROVED FOR CHILDREN IN RAMSEY & DAKOTA COUNTIES. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH IN RAMSEY COUNTY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION & DENTAL SERVICES. BRIGHT SMILES STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT LATINO CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE & FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED ON EFFECTIVE ORAL HEALTH PRACTICES. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICATION DISPENSING SERVICE AND MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM). MTM GOES BEYOND THE STANDARD COUNSELING ASSOCIATED WITH RECEIVING A NEW PRESCRIPTION, WORKING DIRECTLY WITH DOCTORS TO ENSURE THAT ALL MEDICATION NEEDS ARE BEING MET. UNINSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE SLIDING SCALE DISCOUNTS BASED UPON INCOME AND LOWER PRICED DRUGS. WHEN PRICES STILL REMAIN TOO HIGH, PHARMACISTS AID PATIENTS IN RECEIVING MEDICATION THROUGH MANUFACTURER PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDES FREE MEDICATION TO QUALIFYING UNINSURED PATIENTS, OR THROUGH THE DISPENSING OF SAMPLE MEDICATION.
  2. $4.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE, AND EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES TO OVER 5,500 PATIENTS AT TWO CLINICS. WEST SIDE DENTAL CLINIC AND EAST SIDE FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC. OUR BRIGHT SMILES DENTAL PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY & THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION. SERVICES ARE APPROVED FOR CHILDREN IN RAMSEY & DAKOTA COUNTIES. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH IN RAMSEY COUNTY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION & DENTAL SERVICES. BRIGHT SMILES STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT LATINO CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE & FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED ON EFFECTIVE ORAL HEALTH PRACTICES. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES.
  3. $8.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICATION DISPENSING SERVICE AND MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM). MTM GOES BEYOND THE STANDARD COUNSELING ASSOCIATED WITH RECEIVING A NEW PRESCRIPTION, WORKING DIRECTLY WITH DOCTORS TO ENSURE THAT ALL MEDICATION NEEDS ARE BEING MET. UNINSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE SLIDING SCALE DISCOUNTS BASED UPON INCOME AND LOWER PRICED DRUGS. WHEN PRICES STILL REMAIN TOO HIGH, PHARMACISTS AID PATIENTS IN RECEIVING MEDICATION THROUGH MANUFACTURER PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDES FREE MEDICATION TO QUALIFYING UNINSURED PATIENTS, OR THROUGH THE DISPENSING OF SAMPLE MEDICATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 February 1972.

    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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