Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Suncoast Health Council Inc

EIN 59-2267545 · Clearwater, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COUNCIL WORKS TO IDENTIFY, ADDRESS AND RESOLVE HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN PASCO AND PINELLAS COUNTIES THROUGH PLANNING, EDUCATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY. THE COUNCIL COLLECTS AND ANALYZES HEALTH CARE DATA; IDENTIFIES SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES; AND DEVELOPS STRATEGIES AND SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE AREA'S MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.

Income
$724,755
Spending
$787,016
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
12
Highest pay
$79,388, 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: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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. $195,639 spent. RYAN WHITE CARE COUNCIL- AN 8 COUNTY COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM TASKED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE AND ALLOCATE SERVICE DELIVERY FUNDING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PLWA).
  2. $90,288 spent. RYAN WHITE INSURANCE SERVICES PROGRAM PAYS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CO-PAYMENT FEES, OFFICE VISIT FEES AND DEDUCTIBLES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN A 8 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE INSURANCE SERVICES PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY FEDERAL RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS.
  3. $404,643 spent. LOCAL HEALTH PLANNING PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: CERTIFICATE OF NEED PLANNING- INVOLVES THE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITY DATA (OCCUPANCY, UTILIZATION AND PROCEDURES) TO THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION FOR USE IN DETERMINING THE NEED FOR NEW AND/OR EXPANDED HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND SERVICES. COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING- INCLUDES CONDUCTING DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH STATUS ASSESSMENTS, NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, GAP ANALYSES, AND FUNDING STREAM ANALYSES TO DESCRIBE AND PRIORITIZE HEALTH CARE ISSUES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. MEDNET PROGRAM- A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES SPECIALLY TRAINED PATIENT ADVOCATES TO SECURE FREE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FOR LOW INCOME UNINSURED OR UNDER INSURED RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. HILLSBOROUGH HEALTH PLAN SATISFACTION- ASSESSES CLIENT AND PROVIDER SATISFACTION WITH THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HEALTH CARE PLAN AND DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY. QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM- ASSESSES THE QUALITY AND CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES FUNDED BY FEDERAL RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PLWA IN AN 8 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- ASSESSES THE EFFECTIVENSS AND EFFICIENCY WITH WHICH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES, PROCURES AND ADMINISTERS FEDERAL RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS IN THE 8 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. LOCAL HEALTH PLANNING PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: CERTIFICATE OF NEED PLANNING- INVOLVES THE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITY DATA (OCCUPANCY, UTILIZATION AND PROCEDURES) TO THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION FOR USE IN DETERMINING THE NEED FOR NEW AND/OR EXPANDED HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND SERVICES. COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING- INCLUDES CONDUCTING DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH STATUS ASSESSMENTS, NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, GAP ANALYSES, AND FUNDING STREAM ANALYSES TO DESCRIBE AND PRIORITIZE HEALTH CARE ISSUES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. MEDNET PROGRAM- A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES SPECIALLY TRAINED PATIENT ADVOCATES TO SECURE FREE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FOR LOW INCOME UNINSURED OR UNDER INSURED RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. HILLSBOROUGH HEALTH PLAN SATISFACTION- ASSESSES CLIENT AND PROVIDER SATISFACTION WITH THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HEALTH CARE PLAN AND DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY. QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM- ASSESSES THE QUALITY AND CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES FUNDED BY FEDERAL RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PLWA IN AN 8 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM- ASSESSES THE EFFECTIVENSS AND EFFICIENCY WITH WHICH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES, PROCURES AND ADMINISTERS FEDERAL RYAN WHITE CARE ACT FUNDS IN THE 8 COUNTY SERVICE AREA.

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 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 June 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 July 1983.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.