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Innovative Health Solutions

EIN 45-3957719 · Benicia, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INNOVATIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS IS COMMITTED TO LEADING THE WAY IN UNITING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO DRIVE COLLECTIVE POLICY, SYSTEMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
32
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$224,295, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 June 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. $2.1 million spent. WELLNESS PROGRAMS-WE WORK WITH A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND ANOTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE "HEALTHY LOCAL MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN PROJECT", PROMOTING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH HEALTHY COOKING, GARDEN EDUCATION, AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT. -OUR "HEALTHY COOKING WITH KIDS" NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED THROUGHOUT THE BENICIA UNIFIED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FRESH HEALTHY FOODS AND INCREASE NUTRITION EDUCATION BY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. -OUR COOKING AND TASTING PROGRAM ENGAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH FRESH, AFFORDABLE FOODS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S NUTRITION.-FOR OLDER ADULTS, WE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED THE "EVERYBODY LOVES LINE DANCING" (ELLD) 6-WEEK CURRICULUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE AREA AGENCY ON AGING ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTRACTORS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS, SENIOR CENTERS, VETERAN CENTERS, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEXES. THE GOAL OF THE ELLD CURRICULUM WAS TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH RELEVANT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTHY AND TASTY RECIPES WITH TIPS ON PLANNING NUTRITIOUS MEALS.-IN FISCAL 2025, WE REIMAGINED COMMUNITY DINING WITH LUNCH BUDDIES BISTRO - A PROGRAM THAT TRANSFORMED AN ORDINARY LUNCH INTO A CELEBRATION OF GOOD FOOD, FRIENDSHIP, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY LIFE. OLDER ADULTS GATHERED AT SEVEN LOAL COMMUNITY CENTERS ACROSS SOLANO COUNTY TO SHARE MEALS, SPARK NEW FRIENDSHIPS, AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN, ENGAGING ACTIVITIES. TOTAL PEOPLE SERVED IN 2025: 15,042 MONTHLY AVERAGE: 1,254

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 August 2012.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: C2c Innovative Solutions Inc (Austin, TX), EIN 47-3641754. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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