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Trenton Medical Center Inc

EIN 59-2871302 · High Springs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PALMS MEDICAL GROUP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER COMMITTED TO BRING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRIMARY CARE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY CARE, PALMS OFFERS PEDIATRIC CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND DENTAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SUCH AS CHIROPRACTIC CARE. MANY OF OUR LOCATIONS HAVE LABS, X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND A PHARMACY UNDER ONE ROOF, SAVING PATIENTS TIME AND MONEY. AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, PALMS ACCEPTS MOST PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURANCE INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. PALMS OFFERS A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASED ON INCOME. NO ONE IS DENIED MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF LACK OF INSURANCE OR INCOME.

Income
$77.3 million
Spending
$69.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
508
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$620,105, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 May 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. $56.5 million spent. PALMS MEDICAL GROUP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER COMMITTED TO BRING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRIMARY CARE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY CARE, PALMS OFFERS PEDIATRIC CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND DENTAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SUCH AS CHIROPRACTIC CARE. MANY OF OUR LOCATIONS HAVE LABS, X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND A PHARMACY UNDER ONE ROOF, SAVING PATIENTS TIME AND MONEY. AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, PALMS ACCEPTS MOST PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURANCE INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. PALMS OFFERS A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASED ON INCOME. NO ONE IS DENIED MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF LACK OF INSURANCE OR INCOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 October 1988.

    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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