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Advocates for Better Health

EIN 41-0308140 · Roseville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, EQUIP, AND CONNECT ALL KINDS OF ADVOCATES TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN MINNESOTA.

Income
$449,223
Spending
$476,098
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$111,563, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $179,299 spent. ADVOCATES FOR BETTER HEALTH IS PROUD TO OFFER PROJECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO HEALTH EQUITY FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC-HEALTH ORIENTED PROJECTS. OUR WORK REGULARLY INVOLVES NAVIGATING CONTRACTING ENVIRONMENTS, ASSESSING OPERATIONAL WORKFLOWS, AND DEVELOPING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND TOOLS THAT IMPROVE CLARITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
  2. $170,088 spent. ADVOCATES FOR BETTER HEALTH IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, AND THRIVING STATE BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES INFORMED BY COMMUNITY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THE PHYSICIAN ADVOCACY NETWORK (PAN) IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS ABOUT E-CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ENGAGING THEM IN TOBACCO POLICY DECISIONS, AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME LEADERS IN REDUCING TOBACCO USE IN MINNESOTA. THE GOAL OF PAN IS TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS TRAINED TO ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS IN THE EXAM ROOM AND IN FRONT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AT THE CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE LEVEL TO AFFECT CHANGE BEYOND THE CONSTRAINTS OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. AS PART OF THIS WORK, THE PAN ALSO WORKS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES IN TOBACCO PREVENTION. ADVOCATES FOR BETTER HEALTH IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, AND THRIVING STATE BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES INFORMED BY COMMUNITY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THE PHYSICIAN ADVOCACY NETWORK (PAN) IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS ABOUT E-CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ENGAGING THEM IN TOBACCO POLICY DECISIONS, AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME LEADERS IN REDUCING TOBACCO USE IN MINNESOTA. THE GOAL OF PAN IS TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS TRAINED TO ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS IN THE EXAM ROOM AND IN FRONT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AT THE CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE LEVEL TO AFFECT CHANGE BEYOND THE CONSTRAINTS OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. AS PART OF THIS WORK, THE PAN ALSO WORKS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES IN TOBACCO PREVENTION.
  3. $26,583 spent. THE ABH PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP CREATES A CONNECTION BETWEEN MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH FOR STUDENTS BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. OUR PROGRAM FOR STUDENT FELLOWS AND SEASONED MENTORS STRIVES TO FOSTER ADVOCACY IN ALL CAREER STAGES FROM TRAINING AND BEYOND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 May 2024.

    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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