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Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment Inc

EIN 46-5551998 · Gallup, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PATIENT EMPOWERMENT, INC. (COPE; THE ORGANIZATION) FORMALLY BEGAN ACTIVITIES IN 2010, COLLABORATING WITH THE NAVAJO COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM AND HEALTH FACILITIES ACROSS NAVAJO NATION AND PARTNERS IN HEALTH. COPE INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION IN MARCH 2014, AND TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WAS OBTAINED IN APRIL 2015. COPES BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NATIVE CONTROLLED AND COMPOSED OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY WHO ARE ENROLLED MEMBERS OF FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED TRIBES. THE VISION OF COPE IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. COPES BOLD APPROACH AND PARTNERSHIPS ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES WITH A SUITE OF HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS THAT: ADDRESS FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION SECURITY; REDUCE THE BURDEN OF CHRONIC DISEASES; IMPROVE PATIENT-CENTERED CANCER CARE; AND, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND OTHER FRONT-

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
67.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
14
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$109,571, executive di

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 67.6 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 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $807,934 spent. ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMMUNITY HEALTH MADE UP THE LARGEST PORTION OF THE FY2025 BUDGET IN TERMS OF EXPENSES. IN FY2025, COPE CONTINUED TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS STRUCTURAL BARRIERS AND BRIDGE GAPS IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WITH A SUITE OF HIGH-IMPACT AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION SECURITY, PROMOTE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH, REDUCE THE BURDEN OF CHRONIC DISEASES, IMPROVE PATIENT- CENTERED CANCER CARE, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH INVESTING IN FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS. COPE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS THROUGH ITS NAVAJO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION (FVRX) PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH SMALL STORES IN THE HEALTHY STORE INITIATIVE (HSI) AND GROWERS ACROSS NAVAJO NATION TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF HEALTHY AND TRADITIONAL FOODS. COPE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND CHILD HEALTH THROUGH PROGRAMS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDE CULTURALLY INFORMED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. COPE CONTINUED ITS WORK WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GUIDE CANCER PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE ANNUAL CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCE, OUTREACH MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CANCER ON NAVAJO NATION. ADDITIONALLY, COPE CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO FOUNDATIONAL HEALTHCARE ROLES ON NAVAJO NATION. ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMMUNITY HEALTH MADE UP THE LARGEST PORTION OF THE FY2025 BUDGET IN TERMS OF EXPENSES. IN FY2025, COPE CONTINUED TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS STRUCTURAL BARRIERS AND BRIDGE GAPS IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WITH A SUITE OF HIGH-IMPACT AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION SECURITY, PROMOTE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH, REDUCE THE BURDEN OF CHRONIC DISEASES, IMPROVE PATIENT- CENTERED CANCER CARE, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH INVESTING IN FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS. COPE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS THROUGH ITS NAVAJO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION (FVRX) PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH SMALL STORES IN THE HEALTHY STORE INITIATIVE (HSI) AND GROWERS ACROSS NAVAJO NATION TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF HEALTHY AND TRADITIONAL FOODS. COPE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND CHILD HEALTH THROUGH PROGRAMS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDE CULTURALLY INFORMED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. COPE CONTINUED ITS WORK WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GUIDE CANCER PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE ANNUAL CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCE, OUTREACH MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CANCER ON NAVAJO NATION. ADDITIONALLY, COPE CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO FOUNDATIONAL HEALTHCARE ROLES ON NAVAJO NATION.
  2. $209,848 spent. THE SECOND LARGEST PORTION OF THE FY2025 PROGRAM BUDGET WENT TO CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN COPE AND TO BROADEN THE REACH OF COPE'S PROGRAMS. EXPENDITURES WERE ALLOCATED TOWARD STAFF AND ACTIVITIES CORRESPONDING TO ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OPERATIONS.
  3. $45,896 spent. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES IN FY2025 ACCOUNTED FOR THE THIRD LARGEST PORTION OF THE BUDGET FOR EXPENSES. THIS REFLECTS COLLABORATOR SUPPORT. THESE PARTNERS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE COPE TEAM, PROVIDE FEEDBACK, AND OFFER LEADERSHIP IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, ENHANCE THE HEALTH WORKFORCE, PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGING, AND SUPPORT OTHER COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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