Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI), a 501(c)3 organization, promotes oral health for all Connecticut residents, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, including low-income families, children, and older adults. In partnership with stakeholders, providers, and health advocates, we were successful in maintaining Medicaid reimbursement rates and services, protecting oral health services in schools, furthering workforce solutions to improve access to care, advocating for teledental authorization and access, educating the public about dental aerosols and considerations during COVID-19, and integrating oral health into health systems. COHI continues to advocate for increasing access to care, educating the public and decision makers on oral health, and partnering with others to advance oral health access and equity.
- Income
- $357,422
- Spending
- $330,787
- Spent on programs
- 56%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $81,089, executive dir.
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 404% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1556% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $183,822 spent. The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI),a 501(c)(3) organization, promoted oral health for all residents in Connecticut with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, including low-income families, children, and older adults. COHIs focus for 2024 was on achieving its vision of ensuring all Connecticut residents will have equal opportunity to obtain the services needed to maintain good oral health.COHI focused on achieving this goal by: Leading and collaborating in statewide oral health advocacy efforts. Conducting oral health research to uncover the root causes of existing problems and recommend solutions. Communicating the impact of structural and social factors on oral health and help reduce disparities. Promoting the necessity of good oral health for overall health and well-being throughout the state.Our accomplishments for 2024 include: Published a research report on Dental providers and outcomes from increased Medicaid reimbursement rates. Published a research report on oral health care consumer barriers and identified policy changes for a more equitable system. Launched the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives campaign. Hosted HUSKY Dental enrollee and provide forums. Worked toward scope of practice changes. Provided education to the pubic on prevention of oral health issues. Presented at conference and community events around the state.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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