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Pinnacle Family Health Inc

EIN 72-1136639 · West Monroe, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PINNACLE FAMILY HEALTH IS THAT WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE CARE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$13.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
71
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$353,367, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 19% 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $9.9 million spent. MEDICAL / DENTAL CLINIC & 340BDURING 2024, THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,357 UNDUPLICATED PATIENTS. PINNACLE FAMILY HEALTH STRIVES TO PROVIDE AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE CARE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INCLUDING PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE SPANNING IN AGE FROM PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS.UNDER THE 34B0B MEDICATION PROGRAM, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS ARE PURCHASED AND HELD BY AN APPROVED AGENT UNTIL DISTRIBUTION UPON RECEIPT.
  2. $1.9 million spent. RYAN WHITE PART B HIV CARE GRANT PROGRAM:THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THIS PROGRAM - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF HIGH-QUALITY HIV CARE AND TREATMENT FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, WITH THE GOALS OF REDUCING HIV INCIDENCE, INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE AND OPTIMIZING HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND REDUCING HIV-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES.THE PURPOSE OF THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV IN ORDER TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
  3. $421,337 spent. RYAN WHITE PART C HIV CARE GRANT PROGRAM:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT OUTPATIENT HIV EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND AMBULATORY CARE FOR UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (EIS). THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS GRANT RECIPIENTS TO ENHANCE RESPONSE TO THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN THEIR AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HIV MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  4. $103,301 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PREVENTION AND WELLNESS, ARP LAL, PART D AND BROADWAY CARES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 August 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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