Oral Health Awareness Project
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Our organization is established to promote public awareness and education regarding the critical importance of preventive oral health care and the essential role of licensed dental hygiene professionals in delivering safe effective services. We are dedicated to advancing understanding of the oral-systemic health connection emphasizing how oral health directly impacts overall health and well-being. Through education advocacy and community engagement we strive to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their care while supporting policies and standards that protect the public. Our mission is to improve health outcomes by ensuring access to accurate information elevating the role of qualified professionals and advocating for practices that prioritize prevention safety and quality in oral health care.
- Income
- $81,749
- Spending
- $84,558
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- The organization conducts public education and advocacy initiatives designed to increase awareness of preventive oral health care and the importance of services provided by licensed dental hygiene professionals.Program activities include:Public Awareness Campaigns: Development and distribution of educational content through print digital and media channels. The organization engages public relations professionals to assist in publishing articles and securing placements in dental industry publications and general audience secular media outlets to broaden public reach.Professional and Community Outreach: Participation in trade shows conferences and community events to educate both healthcare professionals and the public on the oral-systemic health connection and the importance of preventive care delivered by licensed providers.Advocacy and Public Engagement: Organization and participation in public demonstrations including events such as a March on Washington to raise awareness inform the public and advocate for policies that support safe high-quality oral healthcare.Media and Educational Appearances: Participation in podcasts interviews and other media platforms to disseminate information share expertise and further the organizations educational mission.These activities collectively support the organizations purpose of improving public health outcomes through education awareness and advocacy.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in October 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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