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Frederick County Health Care Coalition Inc

EIN 27-0492113 · Frederick, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY TO EQUITABLY IMPACT THE LIFELONG HEALTH OF ALL FREDERICK COUNTY RESIDENTS

Income
$226,405
Spending
$319,568
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$127,398, executive director

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $277,160 spent. THE LOCAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (LHIP) IDENTIFIES THE PRIORITIES FROM THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AND DESIGNS THE ROADMAP TO BRING THAT PLAN INTO ACTION.OUR COALITION PROVIDES A STRUCTURE FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE ON EACH OF THE HEALTH PRIORITIES, WHICH DURING FY2025 INCLUDED ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, TYPE 2 DIABETES AND MENTAL HEALTH, CALLED "PLANNING WORKGROUPS." EACH WORKGROUP HAS A LEAD FACILITATOR FROM ONE OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, A COORDINATOR FROM OUR COALITION, AND A FRAMEWORK TO MAKE ACTIONABLE CHANGE.HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROCESS1.ASSESS HEALTH OF COMMUNITY2.DETERMINE PRIORITIES FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT3.CREATE PLAN WHICH INCLUDES IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS OR POLICIES4.EVALUATE AND SHARE THE IMPACT OF PROGRAMS OR POLICIES5.REPEAT CYCLEFORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE:RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION ANDFREDERICK HEALTH INC.(EIN 52-0591612)FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION (FCHCC), A NON-PROFITORGANIZATION THAT MANAGES THE COUNTY LOCAL HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENTPROCESS (LHIP) IN COLLABORATION WITH FREDERICK HEALTH, A HOSPITALLICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND, HAVE ENTERED INTO A MEMORANDUM OFUNDERSTANDING IN WHICH BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF ALLFREDERICK COUNTY RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR THE THRIVINGCOMMUNITY AND ECONOMY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.FCHCC IS UNDERTAKING SEVERAL KEY DELIVERABLES, INCLUDING INFUSINGHEALTH EQUITY THROUGHOUT THE LHIP AND WORKGROUP IMPLEMENTATION PLANS,PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE PARTS OF THE COMMUNITY TOPARTICIPATE IN THE HEALTH PLANNING PROCESS, ENSURING EFFECTIVESTRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, PROVIDING ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT ANDIMPLEMENTATION FUNDS FOR EACH LHIP PUBLIC PRIORITY WORKSHOP, ANDPREPARING AND EXECUTING A MASS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN FORTHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS PRODUCED BY THE LHIP PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY WORKGROUPS. IN TURN, FREDERICK HEALTH WILL PROVIDE MANAGEMENT OF THEGRANT AGREEMENT WITH FREDERICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO ADMINISTRATION, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES,AS WELL AS FINANCIAL REPORTING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AUDITINGREQUIREMENTS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 2011.

    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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