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Henderson County Free Medical Clinic Inc

EIN 56-2212024 · Hendersonvlle, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Free Clinics (TFC) enhances the healthcare system in Henderson County and neighboring communities to ensure the accessibility of quality healthcare for uninsured, low-income clients. TFC works with volunteers and partnering healthcare providers to provide healthcare, prevention, education, medication access, and case management services, including speciality referrals.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
43
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$71,988, interim executive director

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.9 million spent. The Free Clinics provides comprehensive medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, care management, and community health services to uninsured and underinsured individuals throughout Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, and Rutherford Counties. During the fiscal year, The Free Clinics served more than 1,500 unduplicated patients and provided more than 4,500 medical and behavioral health visits. Services included acute and primary care, chronic disease management, specialty referrals, psychiatric services, counseling, medication assistance, diabetes education, wellness screenings, and community-based health programs. The Free Clinics is recognized as a Gold Star Standard clinic, the highest level of recognition awarded by the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics for excellence in quality, patient care, and organizational performance.
  2. Behavioral Health services were delivered both within The Free Clinics and through community partnerships, including services provided in the Henderson County Detention Center and local domestic violence shelter. During the year, The Free Clinics expanded community-based behavioral health access by bringing services in-house and strengthening integrated care models that address physical health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health. The organizations on-site pharmacy filled an average of more than 300 prescriptions per month, helping patients maintain medication adherence and manage chronic conditions.
  3. Following Hurricane Helene, The Free Clinics was designated by county government as the healthcare nonprofit recipient of disaster-related donations and served as a regional coordination hub for national and international disaster relief and healthcare response organizations. The organization hosted displaced healthcare and behavioral health providers, expanded walk-in healthcare access, increased pharmacy operations from 18 to 40 hours per week, distributed medications and health supplies, and continued expanding community services while reducing overall operating expenses during a period of unprecedented regional need.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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