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Open Arms Free Clinic Inc

EIN 45-4475625 · Elkhorn, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SERVE WITH COMPASSION THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF WALWORTH COUNTY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
47
Volunteers
258
Highest pay
$111,854, employee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $2.3 million spent. MEDICAL SERVICES - CLINICIANS AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DIRECT PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE FOR QUALIFIED PATIENTS. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED AN AVERAGE OF 4+ DAYS A WEEK, 40 HOURS A WEEK. SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY CARE, SPECIALTY CARE, LAB, AND MEDICATIONS. THERE WERE 9,871 PATIENT VISITS (A 46% INCREASE FROM 2023), THAT INCLUDED 11,149 MEDICATIONS DISPENSED (15% INCREASE YOY), 5,539 LAB TESTS FOR 1,333 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS (1,231 NEW PATIENT INTERVIEWS COMPLETED). WHILE WE CARE FOR ALL AGES, THE MAJORITY (84%) ARE ADULTS (OVER AGE 18 YEARS) WITH CHRONIC DISEASES (DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, ASTHMA, MENTAL HEALTH). ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT.
  2. $648,948 spent. DENTAL SERVICES - ORAL HEALTH CARE IS PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEER AND PAID DENTISTS, ASSISTANTS, AND HYGIENISTS. IN 2024, THERE WERE 6,027 DENTAL PROCEDURES COMPLETED, AND 2,820 DENTAL VISITS (23% INCREASE YOY) FOR 1,197 UNIQUE PATIENTS. 66% OF THE PATIENTS HAVE NO INSURANCE, AND 34% HAVE MEDICAID INSURANCE. OAFC IS THE ONLY MEDICAID GENERAL DENTIST IN WALWORTH COUNTY. EACH PATIENT IS GIVEN AN INITIAL EXAM, THAT INCLUDES X-RAY, BASIC RESTORATIVE TREATMENT, EXTRACTIONS WHEN NEEDED, AND CLEANING. ALL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FREE AT NO COST TO PATIENTS, EXCEPT THOSE WHO HAD MINIMAL CO-PAY WITH THEIR MEDICAID. OAFC IS CONTINUING THE PARTNERSHIP WITH MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL AND HOSTED 120 DENTAL STUDENTS IN 2024.
  3. $120,281 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - PATIENTS CAN RECEIVE BOTH MEDICATION AND COUNSELING THERAPEUTIC CARE WITHIN THE CLINIC BY PAID MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE 1,231 COUNSELING VISITS FOR 323 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. MEDICATIONS ARE PRESCRIBED BY THE OAFC MEDICAL PROVIDERS, AND A VOLUNTEER PSYCHIATRIST PROVIDED MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW. OAFC CONTINUED OFFERING A STATE-WIDE TELE-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK (VIRTUAL THERAPY) TO AN ADDITIONAL 15 FREE CLINICS IN WISCONSIN. OAFC HAS BEEN ABLE TO TREAT GENERAL ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND MOOD DISORDERS WITH THE AVAILABLE MEDICATIONS IN THE OPEN ARMS DISPENSARY. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PATIENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 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 October 21, 2026.

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