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Northwest Health Services Inc

EIN 43-1323669 · Saint Joseph, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES' MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT IN NW MISSOURI THROUGH EDUCATION, MEDICINE AND ADVOCACY

Income
$36.3 million
Spending
$33.0 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
220
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$331,267, physician

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 January 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 (4)
  1. $7.4 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTATIVE CARE, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. PRIMARY CARE INCLUDES PEDIATRICS, ADULT HEALTHCARE, AND PHYSICAL EXAMS. PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES INCLUDE VACCINATIONS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION.PEDIATRIC SERVICES INCLUDE WELLCHILD HEALTH MAINTENANCE EXAMS, TREATMENT OF ACUTE & CHRONIC PROBLEMS, REFERRAL, WHEN NEEDED, TO SPECIALISTS & HEALTH SCREENING ASSESSMENTS & LAB TESTS FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN WHO ARE NEW ARRIVALS TO THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION'S WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE: COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMS, BREAST, CERVICAL, & COLON CANCER SCREENINGS, MENOPAUSAL MANAGEMENT, AND CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES.
  2. $13.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION INTEGRATES PHARMACY SERVICES INCLUDING 340B DRUG PROGRAM INTO DISEASE MANAGEMENT, PRIMARY, AND PREVENTATIVE CARE. PHARMACY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP MAKE PRESCRIPTIONS AFFORDABLE TO ALL IN ORDER HELP MANAGE CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, ETC.
  3. $2.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S DENTAL CLINICS OFFER A FULL COMPLEMENT OF PREVENTATIVE AND RESTORATIVE CARE FOR DENTAL CARE. PREVENTATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE CLEANINGS, SEALANTS, CHECKUPS, XRAYS,FILLINGS, EXTRACTIONS, ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS, AND HEALTH GUM CARE. RESTORATIVE SERVICESINCLUDE ROOT CANALS, CROWNS, BRIDGES, AND FULL/PARTIAL DENTURES.
  4. $660,361 spent. THE ORGANIZATION INTEGRATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INTO DISEASE MANAGEMENT, PRIMARY, AND PREVENTIVE CARE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND PRIVATE CONSULTATION, GROUP THERAPY, PHARMACOLOGICAL SUPPORTS, FAMILY COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 October 13, 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 January 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 September 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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