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Northeast Florida Area Health

EIN 59-3200731 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

At Northeast Florida AHEC our mission is to create academic and community partnerships for the improvement of health in underserved communities. We are apart of the National AHEC Organization. The National AHEC Organization represents a network of more than 300 AHEC program offices and centers that serve over 85% of United States counties. The NAO mission is to help its members achieve the AHEC mission through advocacy, education, and research. The AHEC mission is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals via strategic partnerships with academic programs, communities, and professional organizations.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
17
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$104,756, 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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. $996,652 spent. NORTHEAST FLORIDA AHEC HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO PROVIDE TOBACCO CESSATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, WHILE TRAINING CURRENT AND FUTURE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO ASSIST TOBACCO-USING PATIENTS. IN ADDITION, ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO WORKSITES INTERESTED IN PROVIDING CESSATION RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO THEIR EMPLOYEES. THE REGION CONSISTS OF BAKER, CLALY, DUVAL, FLAGLER, NASSAU, ST. JOHNS, AND VOLUSIA COUNTIES.
  2. $154,929 spent. NORTHEAST FLORIDA AHEC COORDINATES FEDERAL MODEL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND ROTATIONS IN THE SEVEN COUNTY AREA OF BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, FLAGLER, NASSAU, ST. JOHNS, AND VOLUSIA. BY PROVIDING CLINICAL ROTATIONS AND SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS FOR A VARIETY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS, NORTHEAST FLORIDA AHEC IS MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH SERVICES OF TOMORROW. THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM THE CARE OF PROMISING, DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS, WHILE STUDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEND A MUCH NEEDED HAND WHILE GAINING REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE.
  3. $238,705 spent. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF ELDERSOURCE AND THE DAPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS, NORTHEAST FLORIDA AHEC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. THESE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST FLORIDA AND ADDRESS CURRENT ISSUES SUCH AS FLORIDA INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (FLIPS), PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, THE RISKS OF GAMBLING, MENTAL WELLNESS, MEDICATIONS MANAGEMENT, OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION, AND SENIOR SEXUALITY.

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 April 1994.

    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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