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Washington Health Alliance

EIN 47-0948895 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 103 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO BUILD A STRONG, COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCE AMONG DOCTORS, HOSPITALS, PURCHASERS, HEALTH PLANS, CONSUMERS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE AFFILIATES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY BY REDUCING OVERUSE, UNDERUSE, AND MISUSE OF HEALTH CARE CENTERS.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
12
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$220,890, director, data mgmt and analytics

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 103 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE ALLIANCE USES CLAIMS DATA FROM HEALTH PLANS, SELF-INSURED EMPLOYERS AND MEDICAID TO MEASURE AND REPORT ON THE VARIATION IN CLINICAL QUALITY, HEALTH EQUITY, AND TOTAL COST OF CARE FOR 4.5 MILLION STATE OF WASHINGTON RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HIGHER VALUE HEALTH CARE.
  2. $991,049 spent. THE ALLIANCE COLLABORATES WITH HEALTH-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO ADVANCE HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, E.G., (1) PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION, (2) LEVERAGING THE ALLIANCE ALL PAYERS' CLAIMS DATABASE TO EXPAND REPORTING ON HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND COST, AND (3) WORKING WITH MEMBERS TO DRIVE HEALTHCARE MARKET CHANGE THROUGH ALIGNED ACTIONS. THE ALLIANCE EDUCATES STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT VARIATION IN CARE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT IN POPULATION HEALTH FOCUSING ON ADVANCING PRIMARY CARE, REDUCING THE COST OF PHARMACEUTICALS, FAIR HOSPITAL PRICING, CARE NAVIGATION TO THE HIGHEST VALUE CARE, AND MEASURING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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 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 December 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 December 2005.

    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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