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Healthed Connect

EIN 27-1115162 · Independence, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEALTHED CONNECT EMPOWERS WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.

Income
$621,316
Spending
$344,056
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
35.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
170
Highest pay
$76,175, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $262,946 spent. HEALTHED CONNECT EMPOWERS WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY TRAINING AND PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS (CHV) IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, ZAMBIA, MALAWI, AND NEPAL TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ISSUES OF BASIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION FROM THE GRASS ROOTS LEVEL. THESE WOMEN (AND SEVERAL MEN) ARE THE HEROES WITH THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2024 HEALTHED CONNECT SUPPORTED HEALTH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN 60 COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 175 CHV. DURING THE YEAR, 147,548 CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE WERE WEIGHED AND MONITORED TO ENSURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; 3,473 HEALTHY BABIES WERE DELIVERED; 26,034 CHILDREN WERE IMMUNIZED; 133,120 MOTHERS WERE TAUGHT ABOUT HEALTH, NUTRITION, SANITATION, AND FAMILY PLANNING; AND 12,060 HOME CARE VISITS WERE MADE. COLLECTIVELY, CHV PROVIDED 51,272 VOLUNTEER HOURS OF CARE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN OUR THREE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNER PROGRAMS IN ZAMBIA, 1,580 ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED, RECEIVING QUALITY PRIMARY EDUCATION, AND 248,549 HOT LUNCHES WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS. 5,698 BOOKS WERE CHECKED OUT FROM THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES. 126 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED (105 OF WHICH WERE ALLOCATED TO GIRLS TO ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SECONDARY SCHOOL). IN ADDITION, NINE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR NURSING DIPLOMA PROGRAMS. CHV ARE ADVOCATES FOR THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION 0F WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. HEALTHED CONNECT ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORLD CHANGERS, THE CAREGIVRES WHO RAISE THEM, AND THE CHV WHO SUPPORT BOTH GROUPS TOWARD EMPOWERMENT. HEALTHED CONNECT EMPOWERS WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY TRAINING AND PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS (CHV) IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, ZAMBIA, MALAWI, AND NEPAL TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ISSUES OF BASIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION FROM THE GRASS ROOTS LEVEL. THESE WOMEN (AND SEVERAL MEN) ARE THE HEROES WITH THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2024 HEALTHED CONNECT SUPPORTED HEALTH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN 60 COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 175 CHV. DURING THE YEAR, 147,548 CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE WERE WEIGHED AND MONITORED TO ENSURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; 3,473 HEALTHY BABIES WERE DELIVERED; 26,034 CHILDREN WERE IMMUNIZED; 133,120 MOTHERS WERE TAUGHT ABOUT HEALTH, NUTRITION, SANITATION, AND FAMILY PLANNING; AND 12,060 HOME CARE VISITS WERE MADE. COLLECTIVELY, CHV PROVIDED 51,272 VOLUNTEER HOURS OF CARE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN OUR THREE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNER PROGRAMS IN ZAMBIA, 1,580 ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED, RECEIVING QUALITY PRIMARY EDUCATION, AND 248,549 HOT LUNCHES WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS. 5,698 BOOKS WERE CHECKED OUT FROM THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES. 126 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED (105 OF WHICH WERE ALLOCATED TO GIRLS TO ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SECONDARY SCHOOL). IN ADDITION, NINE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR NURSING DIPLOMA PROGRAMS. CHV ARE ADVOCATES FOR THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION 0F WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. HEALTHED CONNECT ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORLD CHANGERS, THE CAREGIVRES WHO RAISE THEM, AND THE CHV WHO SUPPORT BOTH GROUPS TOWARD EMPOWERMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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