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Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago

EIN 36-3959353 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO (PHIMC) ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND EXPAND ACCESS TO SERVICES. THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, PHIMC LEADS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN ILLINOIS.

Income
$9.4 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
70
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$198,617, ceo/president

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 112% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $3.2 million spent. HIV PREVENTION - PHIMC funds and monitors high impact, targeted HIV prevention services delivered by 14 partner agencies in Suburban Cook on behalf of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Through this project, PHIMC provides capacity building training and technical assistance focused on improving service delivery to all providers. PHIMC also works to expand routine, opt-out HIV testing within general medical settings throughout Illinois, supports the sustainability of routine testing through billing and reimbursement strategies, and provides training and technical assistance to improve medical and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. PHIMC also provides regional implementation of state funding for 14 partner agencies.
  2. $925,235 spent. SCHOOL HEALTH - PHIMC BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHICAGO'S MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS. PHIMC OFFERS THOSE INVOLVED IN THE DELIVERY SIDE OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES, ADVOCATED OF COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTHCARE, AND CITY AGENCIES A SPACE TO NETWORK WITH EACH OTHER, SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE BARRIERS. PHIMC PROMOTES SAFETY, SUPPORT, AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) YOUTH IN ILLINOIS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, YOUTH ORGANIZING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $740,543 spent. HEALTH JUSTICE - PHIMC'S COMMUNITY REENTRY PROJECT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH, AND AT HIGH RISK FOR, HIV AS THEY TRANSITION FROM INCARCERATION TO COMMUNITY. THROUGH THIS PROJECT, PHIMC PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE TARGET POPULATION.
  4. PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO (PHIMC) ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND EXPAND ACCESS TO SERVICES. THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, PHIMC LEADS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN ILLINOIS. EXPENSES $ 4,590,566. GRANTS $ 223,255. REVENUE $ 3,633,259.

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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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