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Columbus Neighborhood Health Center Inc

EIN 31-1533908 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak26 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY WITH AFFORDABLE, EASY TO ACCESS HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

Income
$32.6 million
Spending
$43.2 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
449
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$387,634, chief clinical officer

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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (4)
  1. $24.7 million spent. MEDICAL SERVICES: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS ARE TRAINED TO TREAT OVER 90% OF ALL ILLNESSES. THESE PHYSICIANS ARE TRAINED IN OTHER SPECIALTY AREAS, INCLUDING INTERNAL MEDICINE, GERIATRICS, AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE. PHYSICIANS PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS, WELL-BABY/CHILD CHECK-UPS, PHYSICALS, SICK VISITS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, GLUCOSE SCREENINGS, SPORTS PHYSICALS, FLU SHOTS, MINOR SURGERIES, AND MANY OTHER SERVICES. CNHC ALSO PROVIDES OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CARE INCLUDING CARE DURING PREGNANCY, WELL WOMAN ANNUAL EXAMS, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL PAP SMEARS, MENOPAUSAL CONSULTATION, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF PELVIC PAIN, AND CONTRACEPTION.
  2. $2.2 million spent. DENTAL SERVICES: CNHC PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH PREVENTIVE AND OPERATIVE DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTATIVE EXAMS, X-RAYS, CLEANINGS, FLUORIDE TREATMENTS, SEALANTS, FILLINGS AND EXTRACTIONS, AND ROOT CANALS. ALONG WITH DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY DENTAL CARE, CNHC MAKES DENTAL VISITS A COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE. DURING 2024, CNHC RECEIVED DONATED SALARY OF $290,574 OF FULL TIME DENTIST AND THREE FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANTS FROM AN AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH. THE VALUE OF THESE SERVICES IS NOT INCLUDED IN REVENUE OR EXPENSE ON THE 990.
  3. $2.4 million spent. VISION SERVICES: CNHC PROVIDES TOP-NOTCH OPTOMETRY SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE VISION ANALYSIS, CONTACT LEN DIAGNOSTIC EXAM, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EYE INFECTIONS AND OTHER DISEASES, REFRACTIVE SURGERY CONSULATION, VISION CORRECTION PRODUCTS SUCH AS ADULT AND CHILDREN EYE FRAMES.
  4. $581,869 spent. HOMELESS PROGRAM: CNHC RECOGNIZES THE STRUGGLES OF THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE CHALLENGE OF OBTAINING ACCESS TO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTHCARE, AND SUBSTANCEC ABUSE COUNSELING. CNHC PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, OUTREACH SERVICES, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LINKAGE, HEALTH EDUCATION PROMOTION, AND PREVENTION SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, ANCILLARY SERICES, MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACCESS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1998.

    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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