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Physicians Careconnection

EIN 31-1373719 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHYSICIANS CARECONNECTION (PCC) MISSION IS TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES DUE TO PERSONAL AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
37
Volunteers
1,175
Highest pay
$304,969, ceo- part year

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $3.1 million spent. PHYSICIANS CARECONNECTION (PCC) IS A CENTRAL OHIO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT COORDINATES ACCESS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. FOUNDED BY THE COLUMBUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, PCC OPERATES WITH THE BELIEF THAT HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE INFLUENCED NOT ONLY BY MEDICAL CARE BUT ALSO BY SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. THROUGH A ROBUST NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, HOSPITALS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PCC PROVIDES CARE COORDINATION THAT CONNECTS PATIENTS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES WHILE ADDRESSING SOCIAL DRIVERS OF HEALTH SUCH AS FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT.PCC'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACCESS TO CHARITABLE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, PRENATAL NAVIGATION FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT, INTERPRETATION, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS RECEIVE SUPPORT THROUGH PCC'S EFFORTS, WHICH FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS WHO FALL INTO THE COVERAGE GAP-THOSE WHO EARN TOO MUCH TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE YET CANNOT AFFORD PRIVATE INSURANCE.IN 2024, PCC SERVED 2,987 INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS. COORDINATED 2,108 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY CARE, DIAGNOSTICS, DENTAL CARE, AND PRENATAL SERVICES. DELIVERED 24,686 SERVICE ENCOUNTERS, HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACCESS ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, MEDICATION, INTERPRETATION SERVICES, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT.PCC'S COLLABORATIVE MODEL EMPHASIZES PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOSPITALS, CLINICS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO CREATE AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LEADS INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTER FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH, WHICH EXPANDS ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF. GUIDED BY ITS MISSION TO OPTIMIZE THE HEALTH OF THOSE MOST VULNERABLE IN CENTRAL OHIO, PCC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A TRUSTED LEADER IN CONNECTING COMPASSION WITH COORDINATED, EQUITABLE CARE.

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 June 1994.

    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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