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Commonwealth Health Free Clinic Inc

EIN 61-1292739 · Bowling Green, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMMONWEALTH HEALTH FREE CLINIC PROVIDES BASIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO STRUGGLE WITH APPROPRIATE OR AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$1.5 million, ceo / president

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    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 March 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. $991,738 spent. COMMONWEALTH HEALTH FREE CLINIC, INC. ("CHFC") OPENED ON JANUARY 2, 1996 TO PROVIDE BASIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED OF SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY. CHFC ALSO SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE COVERED BY SOME FORM OF INSURANCE, BUT WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS A PROVIDER FOR ACUTE OR CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CHFC CURRENTLY OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN TO PATIENTS IN NEED OF BASIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, OFFERING SERVICES THAT INCLUDE: - OUTPATIENT NON-EMERGENCY CLINICAL SERVICES - DENTISTRY - COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND COUNSELING - ACCESS TO PHARMACEUTICALS - OUTPATIENT COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES - FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE PREVENTIVE SERVICES - COORDINATION OF CARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - SPECIAL CLINIC SERVICES THE CLINIC IS LOCATED AT 740 EAST TENTH STREET, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY. PATIENTS ARE ALSO SEEN AT MED CENTER HEALTH'S PRIMARY CARE LOCATION AT 825 E 2ND AVE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. ALL QUALIFYING PATIENTS ATTEST THAT THEIR FAMILY INCOME FALLS AT OR BELOW 250% OF THE NATIONAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025, CHFC PROVIDED ASSISTANCE THROUGH: - 3,231 PATIENT VISITS - 4,752 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 837 VOLUNTEER HOURS - 523 PRESCRIPTIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 October 13, 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 March 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 October 2000.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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