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Get Up Project

EIN 45-4931906 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE CLINIC REMOVES BARRIERS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED PEOPLE TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS CLINIC SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE, PROVIDING FREE, COMPASSIONATE, HIGH- QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THOSE IN TRANSITIONAL LIFE SITUATIONS IN THE AUSTIN, TX AREA.

Income
$652,574
Spending
$492,508
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
6
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$65,833, 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $357,600 spent. MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE FREE EXAMS AND PREVENTATIVE CARE, BLOOD WORK, MEDICATIONS, CHRONIC DISEASE AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, SCHOOL PHYSICALS, WELL-WOMAN EXAMS, COLON CANCER SCREENINGS, BASIC IMAGING, AND MUCH MORE. PATIENTS ARE ALSO SCREENED FOR PROBLEMS AFFECTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL- BEING, SUCH AS INABILITY TO PAY RENT, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO APPOINTMENTS, AND FOOD INSECURITY. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH EMBODIES COMPASSION AND CARING WHILE CONNECTING PATIENTS WITH RESOURCES IN THE CITY. THE CLINIC HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PARTNERING WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO BETTER CONNECT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO CARE AND SUPPORT.

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 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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