Commonhealth Action
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
- Only 43% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
CommonHealth ACTION develops people and organizations to produce health through equitable policies, programs, and practices.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 43%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 84%
- Employees
- 9
- Highest pay
- $193,243, ceo
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
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 116% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1543% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $218,443 spent. Leadership & Workforce Development - To develop and expand equitable leadership within a company or community, we provide executive coaching and technical assistance for leaders formal and informal as they test and apply new knowledge and competencies problem-solve sticky situations when the most equitable path is not yet clear and determine the best plan of action when stakes are high.
- $138,506 spent. Learning Design & Development - To support our client and partner organizational efforts, we plan and implement effective in-person and online meetings and learning opportunities. As we design each engagement, we apply evidence-based and experience-informed practices from the fields of adult education, emergent learning, event management, and communications, while leveraging the latest advancements in learning technology and information design. Through our in-house subject matter experts, we develop content and implement process designs that apply to almost every sector and discipline.
- $132,222 spent. Project Management - Includes the overall management of timelines, relationships, and general project management for all components of the client statement of work, in addition to setting expectations and establishing the rules of engagement, decision-making, and approvals.
- $85,528 spent. Organizational Strategy & Culture
- $29,920 spent. Assessments & Evaluations
- $1,084 spent. Convening & Learning Experiences
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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