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Primecare Community Health Inc

EIN 36-3845253 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WITHOUT BARRIERS TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$37.8 million
Spending
$32.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
322
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$345,682, ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. $23.7 million spent. THINK OF US AS YOUR "FAMILY DOCTOR." WE OFFER PRIMARY CARE WITH FAMILY PHYSICIANS AND CARING TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO ADDRESS ALL THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AS A TEAM, WE'LL BE THERE FOR YOU TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE. IT'S RELATIONSHIP-BASED CARE THAT RESPECTS EACH PATIENT'S NEEDS, CULTURE, VALUES AND PREFERENCES. (Expenses $ 98,525 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,396,166) PRENATAL CARE: PRENATAL CARE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF STAYING HEALTHY DURING PREGNANCY FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD. OUR CARE TEAM WILL MONITOR YOUR FUTURE BABY'S DEVELOPMENT AND DO ALL RECOMMENDED TESTING TO HELP DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PREVENT POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. REGULAR CHECKUPS ALLOW YOU TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR FUTURE BABY. OUR NEWEST CLINIC, NOW OPEN IN BELMONT/CRAGIN IN NORTHWEST CHICAGO, ALSO OFFERS MIDWIFERY SERVICES. INSURANCE/FINANCIAL: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE, WE CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND IT AND USE IT. FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE, WE OFFER A SLIDING SCALE FEE BASED ON YOUR INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT SCALE, OUR ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS CAN HELP. WE CAN ALSO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT: IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH AT-RISK SUBSTANCE USE, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) AND MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) THROUGH INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT AND RECOVERY BASED SERVICES. REACHING OUT FOR HELP IS THE FIRST STEP IN RECOVERY AND GETTING BACK ON A HEALTHY PATH. AT OUR WEST TOWN AND BELMONT CRAGIN SITES, SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER IS OFFERED THROUGH SUBOXONE AND NALTREXONE/VIVITROL. PATIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AS WELL AS ONGOING PRIMARY CARE VISITS TO OBTAIN THEIR MEDICATION. INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY PLANNING IS PROVIDED.
  2. $1.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT ALL PRIMECARE HEALTH CLINICS. THESE INCLUDE TREATMENT FOR COMMON MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS REDUCTION, AS WELL AS COUNSELING TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND GRIEF. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT AT ANY TIME, JUST ASK YOUR CARE TEAM.
  3. $678,809 spent. ORAL HEALTH IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OVERALL HEALTH. AT PRIMECARE HEALTH, WE OFFER BASIC PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE AND EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS OF ALL AGES. THIS INCLUDES EXAMS, CLEANINGS, FLUORIDE APPLICATION, FILLINGS, SEALANTS AND EXTRACTIONS. PRIMECARE HEALTH WILL ALSO BE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF ON SITE ALL-CERAMIC CROWNS WHICH IN MOST CASES, CAN BE DELIVERED THE SAME DAY. WE SEE ALL PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF WHERE PATIENTS ARE SEEN FOR THEIR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. (Expenses $ 98,525 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,396,166) PRENATAL CARE: PRENATAL CARE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF STAYING HEALTHY DURING PREGNANCY FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD. OUR CARE TEAM WILL MONITOR YOUR FUTURE BABY'S DEVELOPMENT AND DO ALL RECOMMENDED TESTING TO HELP DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PREVENT POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. REGULAR CHECKUPS ALLOW YOU TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR FUTURE BABY. OUR NEWEST CLINIC, NOW OPEN IN BELMONT/CRAGIN IN NORTHWEST CHICAGO, ALSO OFFERS MIDWIFERY SERVICES. INSURANCE/FINANCIAL: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE, WE CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND IT AND USE IT. FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE, WE OFFER A SLIDING SCALE FEE BASED ON YOUR INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT SCALE, OUR ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS CAN HELP. WE CAN ALSO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT: IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH AT-RISK SUBSTANCE USE, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) AND MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) THROUGH INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT AND RECOVERY BASED SERVICES. REACHING OUT FOR HELP IS THE FIRST STEP IN RECOVERY AND GETTING BACK ON A HEALTHY PATH. AT OUR WEST TOWN AND BELMONT CRAGIN SITES, SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER IS OFFERED THROUGH SUBOXONE AND NALTREXONE/VIVITROL. PATIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AS WELL AS ONGOING PRIMARY CARE VISITS TO OBTAIN THEIR MEDICATION. INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY PLANNING IS PROVIDED.
  4. $98,525 spent. PRENATAL CARE: PRENATAL CARE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF STAYING HEALTHY DURING PREGNANCY FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD. OUR CARE TEAM WILL MONITOR YOUR FUTURE BABY'S DEVELOPMENT AND DO ALL RECOMMENDED TESTING TO HELP DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PREVENT POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. REGULAR CHECKUPS ALLOW YOU TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR FUTURE BABY. OUR NEWEST CLINIC, NOW OPEN IN BELMONT/CRAGIN IN NORTHWEST CHICAGO, ALSO OFFERS MIDWIFERY SERVICES. INSURANCE/FINANCIAL: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE, WE CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND IT AND USE IT. FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE, WE OFFER A SLIDING SCALE FEE BASED ON YOUR INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE SLIDING FEE DISCOUNT SCALE, OUR ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS CAN HELP. WE CAN ALSO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT: IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH AT-RISK SUBSTANCE USE, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) AND MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) THROUGH INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT AND RECOVERY BASED SERVICES. REACHING OUT FOR HELP IS THE FIRST STEP IN RECOVERY AND GETTING BACK ON A HEALTHY PATH. AT OUR WEST TOWN AND BELMONT CRAGIN SITES, SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER IS OFFERED THROUGH SUBOXONE AND NALTREXONE/VIVITROL. PATIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AS WELL AS ONGOING PRIMARY CARE VISITS TO OBTAIN THEIR MEDICATION. INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY PLANNING IS PROVIDED.

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 December 1992.

    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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