Healthy Chesapeake Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A CULTURE OF WELLNESS THAT SUPPORTS, SUSTAINS AND ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHIER CHESAPEAKE. TO ACHIEVE THIS, HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE RECOGNIZES THAT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ARE INTERCONNECTED WITH SOCIAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC, AND OTHER FACTORS. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE BOTH DEVELOPS ITS OWN POPULATION HEALTH PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WORKING IN THESE AREAS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED IN RESPONSE TO PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED BY THE MOST RECENT CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE'S NEW CHESAPEAKE THRIVES PLAN "CARING ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING,- AND OTHER DOMINANT POPULATION HEALTH ISSUES. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTHY FOODS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $739,126
- Spending
- $873,916
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 26
- Highest pay
- $105,835, 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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 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
7 of 7Has a 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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)
- $268,345 spent. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTHY FOOD AND COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY. THIS PROGRAM HAS THREE MAIN ARMS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GARDENS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND PREPARATION OF HEALTHY FOOD. FISCAL YEAR 2025 EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)SUPPORTING 19 COMMUNITY GARDENS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS FOR CITY RESIDENTS MOST IN NEED. THIS INCLUDED DOUBLING THE CAPACITY OF THE LIBRARY GARDEN IN A FOOD DESERT THAT HAS TRULY IMPACTED AN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH CHILDREN EATING FRESH PRODUCE RIGHT OUT OF THE GARDEN AND CREATING THE WARREN FARMS, VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, AND HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PRODUCTION GARDEN 2)COORDINATING A FOOD IS MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED A ROOFTOP GARDEN TOUR, CHRONIC DISEASE RESOURCES, STRESS-REDUCTION TECHNIQUES, AND SEED PLANTING. INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS SHOWED 90% OF FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVED FOOD LITERACY, COOKING SKILLS, AND MOTIVATION TO TRY NEW FOODS, 75% FELT MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE NEW EXERCISE ACTIVITIES, AND 100% FOUND LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND PLANT CARE BENEFICIAL AND WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM AND WOULD RETURN. 3)SUPPORTING FORKIDS, A REGIONAL NONPROFIT THAT SUPPORTS A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WITH COOKING AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHY MEALS TO RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS MEALS TO THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OVER 72,000 MEALS WERE SERVED TO FORKIDS PARTICIPANTS IN BOTH LOCATIONS. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTHY FOOD AND COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY. THIS PROGRAM HAS THREE MAIN ARMS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GARDENS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND PREPARATION OF HEALTHY FOOD. FISCAL YEAR 2025 EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)SUPPORTING 19 COMMUNITY GARDENS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS FOR CITY RESIDENTS MOST IN NEED. THIS INCLUDED DOUBLING THE CAPACITY OF THE LIBRARY GARDEN IN A FOOD DESERT THAT HAS TRULY IMPACTED AN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH CHILDREN EATING FRESH PRODUCE RIGHT OUT OF THE GARDEN AND CREATING THE WARREN FARMS, VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, AND HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PRODUCTION GARDEN 2)COORDINATING A FOOD IS MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED A ROOFTOP GARDEN TOUR, CHRONIC DISEASE RESOURCES, STRESS-REDUCTION TECHNIQUES, AND SEED PLANTING. INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS SHOWED 90% OF FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVED FOOD LITERACY, COOKING SKILLS, AND MOTIVATION TO TRY NEW FOODS, 75% FELT MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE NEW EXERCISE ACTIVITIES, AND 100% FOUND LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND PLANT CARE BENEFICIAL AND WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM AND WOULD RETURN. 3)SUPPORTING FORKIDS, A REGIONAL NONPROFIT THAT SUPPORTS A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WITH COOKING AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHY MEALS TO RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS MEALS TO THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OVER 72,000 MEALS WERE SERVED TO FORKIDS PARTICIPANTS IN BOTH LOCATIONS.
- $310,273 spent. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES FOR SENIORS AND CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE LACK ACCESS TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES. FISCAL YEAR 2025, EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)CONVENING WITH PARTNERS TO SUPPORT OUR SENIORS PROVIDING DEMOS WITH HEALTHY RECIPES, FRESH PRODUCE, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITY ITEMS. FACILITATED FOOD DONATIONS FROM OTHER PARTNERS TO 55+ COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTED THE VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION'S AGRICULTURAL AND HEALTHY EATING CLASSES. 2)PARTICIPATING IN MULTICULTURAL AND FAMILY-CENTERED EVENTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL AGE PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED FRESH FRUITS, RECIPES, SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WITH OVER 2,000 SERVED. 3)TRAINING LOCAL LIBRARY STAFF TO USE HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE'S MOBILE KITCHENS, ENABLING MAJOR HILLARD AND INDIAN RIVER LIBRARIES TO OFFER COOKING CLASSES LED BY SERVSAFE CERTIFIED STAFF, AMPLIFYING THE DELIVERY OF NUTRITION EDUCATION HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES FOR SENIORS AND CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE LACK ACCESS TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES. FISCAL YEAR 2025, EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)CONVENING WITH PARTNERS TO SUPPORT OUR SENIORS PROVIDING DEMOS WITH HEALTHY RECIPES, FRESH PRODUCE, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITY ITEMS. FACILITATED FOOD DONATIONS FROM OTHER PARTNERS TO 55+ COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTED THE VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION'S AGRICULTURAL AND HEALTHY EATING CLASSES. 2)PARTICIPATING IN MULTICULTURAL AND FAMILY-CENTERED EVENTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL AGE PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED FRESH FRUITS, RECIPES, SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WITH OVER 2,000 SERVED. 3)TRAINING LOCAL LIBRARY STAFF TO USE HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE'S MOBILE KITCHENS, ENABLING MAJOR HILLARD AND INDIAN RIVER LIBRARIES TO OFFER COOKING CLASSES LED BY SERVSAFE CERTIFIED STAFF, AMPLIFYING THE DELIVERY OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
- $259,959 spent. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE PROMOTES ACCESS TO AND ENGAGEMENT IN PROGRAMS SUPPORTIVE OF PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. THIS INCLUDES A NO-COST CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLINIC FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH UNCONTROLLED DIABETES / HYPERTENSION; SUPPORT GROUPS, ON-SITE TRAINING; A VARIETY OF FREE HEALTH- AND ENGAGEMENT-FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS; AND OTHER EFFORTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. FISCAL YEAR 2025, EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)OFFERING A FREE WEEKLY HIGH-TOUCH CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLINIC TO ADDRESS PARTICIPANTS' MEDICAL, SOCIAL, AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SERVING A TOTAL OF 52 CLIENTS IN THIS REPORTING YEAR. PARTNERING WITH THE FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE HAS PROVIDED OVER 32,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLIENTS. HUB CLIENTS ARE OFTEN SEEN OVER MANY YEARS AND PARTICIPANTS HAVE RECORDED AN AVERAGE 20% REDUCTION IN A1C LEVELS. PARTICIPANTS INTERACT WITH A NURSE PRACTITIONER, REGISTERED NURSE, AND/OR SOCIAL WORKER. UTILIZING THE MOST CONSERVATIVE REIMBURSEMENT FIGURES FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE, THE VALUATION OF THE FREE SERVICES EXCEEDS 16,000. 2)PARTNERING WITH CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE TO IMPLEMENT THE LAUNCH OF THEIR MOBILE CLINIC, INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING HOURS TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY NEEDS. SERVICE EXPANSION EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS, INCORPORATING PEDIATRIC CARE AND INTRODUCING ROUTINE SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 3)SPONSORING MULTIPLE INTERNS AND STUDENT EXPERIENCES BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES POSITIONS. 4)FACILITATING AND ORIGINATING COMMUNITY COALITIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. CONTINUING SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. 5)CONTINUING HEALTH LITERACY WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT HEALTH EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ACROSS THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE UTILIZING HEALTHIER 757'S REWARDS FOR HEALTHY LIVING PLATFORM. HEALTHY CHESAPEAKE PROMOTES ACCESS TO AND ENGAGEMENT IN PROGRAMS SUPPORTIVE OF PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. THIS INCLUDES A NO-COST CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLINIC FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH UNCONTROLLED DIABETES / HYPERTENSION; SUPPORT GROUPS, ON-SITE TRAINING; A VARIETY OF FREE HEALTH- AND ENGAGEMENT-FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS; AND OTHER EFFORTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. FISCAL YEAR 2025, EFFORTS INCLUDED: 1)OFFERING A FREE WEEKLY HIGH-TOUCH CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLINIC TO ADDRESS PARTICIPANTS' MEDICAL, SOCIAL, AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SERVING A TOTAL OF 52 CLIENTS IN THIS REPORTING YEAR. PARTNERING WITH THE FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE HAS PROVIDED OVER 32,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLIENTS. HUB CLIENTS ARE OFTEN SEEN OVER MANY YEARS AND PARTICIPANTS HAVE RECORDED AN AVERAGE 20% REDUCTION IN A1C LEVELS. PARTICIPANTS INTERACT WITH A NURSE PRACTITIONER, REGISTERED NURSE, AND/OR SOCIAL WORKER. UTILIZING THE MOST CONSERVATIVE REIMBURSEMENT FIGURES FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE, THE VALUATION OF THE FREE SERVICES EXCEEDS 16,000. 2)PARTNERING WITH CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE TO IMPLEMENT THE LAUNCH OF THEIR MOBILE CLINIC, INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING HOURS TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY NEEDS. SERVICE EXPANSION EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS, INCORPORATING PEDIATRIC CARE AND INTRODUCING ROUTINE SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 3)SPONSORING MULTIPLE INTERNS AND STUDENT EXPERIENCES BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES POSITIONS. 4)FACILITATING AND ORIGINATING COMMUNITY COALITIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. CONTINUING SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. 5)CONTINUING HEALTH LITERACY WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT HEALTH EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ACROSS THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE UTILIZING HEALTHIER 757'S REWARDS FOR HEALTHY LIVING PLATFORM.
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
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 July 1995.
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 November 4, 2026.
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