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Quality Health Associates of North Dakota

EIN 45-0321923 · Minot, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

QUALITY HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF NORTH DAKOTA IS A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT LEADS COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY, AND IS A TRUSTED EXPERT IN FACILITATING IMPROVEMENT FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. WE WORK WITH THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COMMUNITY - HOSPITALS, CLINICS, NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN PRACTIICES, AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES - TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE DELIVERING HEALTH CARE IN SAFE, HIGH QUALITY, AND EVIDENCE BASED WAYS. WE SUPPORT CONSUMERS IN ENGAGING WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND USING DATA TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
21
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$183,353, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. IN ORDER TO MEET OUR MISSION, QUALITY HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF NORTH DAKOTA WORKS WITH THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COMMUNITY - HOSPITALS, CLINICS, NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, PUBLIC HEALTH UNITS, AND PHARMACIES - TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE DELIVERING HEALTH CARE IN SAFE, HIGH QUALITY, AND EVIDENCE-BASED WAYS. WE SUPPORT CONSUMERS IN ENGAGING WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND USING DATA TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.IN NORTH DAKOTA, WE REGULARLY REACH 44 HOSPITALS, 100 PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS WITH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND INFORMATION VIA QUALITY NEWSLETTERS. IN ADDITION, WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE DISSEMINATION OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TOOLS AND SOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE (WWW.QUALITYHEALTHND.ORG).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 October 1981.

    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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