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West Florida Area Health Education Center Inc

EIN 59-3254198 · Crestview, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AMONG FLORIDA'S RURAL RESIDENTS CONTINUES TO BE OF INCREASING CONCERN. WEST FLORIDA AHEC NOT ONLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THOSE IN OUR METROPOLITAN AREAS AND THE HEALTH OF THOSE IN OUR COUNTRIES' RURAL AREAS, THEY ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. THEREFORE WEST FLORIDA AHEC, ALONGSIDE ITS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IS ON A MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN ITS 4-COUNTY SERVICE AREA.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$143,272, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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. Higher than 67% 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

    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 (4)
  1. $806,359 spent. THE TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA AHEC CESSATION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE QUIT TOBACCO FOR GOOD. THE CESSATION PROGRAMS ARE LED BY TRAINED SPECIALISTS WHO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE QUITTING PROCESS. THEY HELP IDENTIFY TRIGGERS AND WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS AND BRAINSTORM WAYS TO COPE WITH THEM. CESSATION GROUPS ARE HOSTED AT LOCAL PUBLIC COMMUNITY CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND HOSPITALS. WEST FLORIDA AHEC ALSO OFFERS PRIVATE WORKPLACE CESSATION GROUPS.
  2. $465,551 spent. THE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED BY THE ACA, PROVIDES FREE, UNBIASED ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES LOOKING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE. CERTIFIED NAVIGATORS OFFER IMPARTIAL GUIDANCE ON PLAN OPTIONS, HELP WITH ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT FORMS, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEDICAID OR CHIP.
  3. $160,395 spent. THE HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM WORKS WITH ADULTS 60 AND OLDER TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  4. $108,560 spent. OTHER

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 March 1995.

    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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