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Kentucky Voices for Health Inc

EIN 27-4557052 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KVH HAS BEEN A RESPECTED VOICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATES AND A CATALYST IN HEALTH POLICY DECISION-MAKING SINCE 2007. AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN COALITION, WE BRING TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS, ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AGENCIES, AND POLICYMAKERS TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF POOR HEALTH BY CONNECTING KENTUCKIANS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY. AT KENTUCKY VOICES FOR HEALTH, WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY KENTUCKIAN SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HEALTHIER KENTUCKY, WE ARE LEADING A COALITION OF CONCERNED KENTUCKIANS FROM ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH TO ENSURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HAS A VOICE IN THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR HEALTH. WE DO THIS THROUGH... LEADERSHIP: MOBILIZING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL KENTUCKIANS. COALITION BUILDING: CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS AND FACILITAT

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
9

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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. $1.1 million spent. KY VOICES FOR HEALTH INC IS A COALITION THAT UNITES ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL KENTUCKIANS. KVH LED AND COORDINATED A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OUR FOUR GUIDING PRIORITIES: ASSURE THAT ALL KENTUCKIANS HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE; MAKE PREVENTION A PRIORITY FOR KENTUCKY'S HEALTH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS: IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE FOR KENTUCKIANS; IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF KY'S CHILDREN.

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 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 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 October 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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