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Chenango Health Network Inc

EIN 52-1987010 · Norwich, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING HEALTH RELATED SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

Income
$803,261
Spending
$805,557
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
14
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$93,476, executive dir.

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $743,153 spent. The purpose of Chenango Health Network programming is to increase access to health related services and improve the population health of Chenango County through education, training, and environmental prevention strategies. The programs that CHN operated in 2025 include:Office of Rural Health. Funding from the State office of Rural Health allows our program and administrative staff to engage the community health promotion through; This funding also allows staff to participate in the Chenango County Housing coalition, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Older Americans group, Trauma Informed Care Regional Team, Chenango and Delaware County Behavioral Health Network, Head Start Health Advisory Counsel, Regional Health Workforce Development group, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention regional group, and the Community Health Improvement Plan Team. Drug Free Chenango (PULSE) Community Coalition. This coalition is comprised of representatives from 12 different community sectors, coming together to increase the protective factors and reduce risk factors contributing to substance use disorder in Chenango County youth. Solutions to end underage drinking. This program provides prevention programming at two local School Districts. Staff meet with students during lunch to provide activities showing the benefits of delayed onset of drinking. The program also sponsors safe sober after prom parties. Systems of Care Delaware and Chenango This program was funded by New York State Office of Mental Health and allowed CHN to hire a temporary Systems of Care Coordinator who worked with various sectors of the community providing mental health care to conduct 22 focus groups aimed at improving access to services. Mental Health First Aid This program provides free 8 hour evidence based training to community members and businesses on how to recognize and react to the signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis in their day to day lives. PAXIS Community Tools This two-hour training for people who work with youth is based on the evidence-based school curriculum, The Good Behavior Game. The training offers 8 different strategies that caregivers can use to increase childrens resilience and improve behavior. Navigator. The Navigator helps Chenango County residents enroll in the New York State Insurance Marketplace. CHNs navigators enrolled over 750 people in health insurance programs in 2025. Community Health Advocate. The Community Health Advocate helped over 540 Chenango County residents resolve post enrollment issues with their insurance. These issues included but are not limited to finding a primary doctor, getting pre approval for a medication or specialty appointment, billing disputes, financial assistance for cancer patents, prescription drug program enrollment, and support groups. Social Care Network. The Social Care Network is part of the 1115 Medicaid waiver program. Our Screener/Navigators help Medicaid members get linked to housing, transportation, food and case management services paid for through their health insurance.

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 November 1996.

    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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