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Peak Vista Community Health Centers

EIN 84-0617567 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education, serving over 74,000 people living in the Pikes Peak and East Central Regions of Colorado through 28 health centers spread across 20 service locations. Peak Vista offers numerous ancillary services and programs to benefit our patients to include: First Visitor which provides information to parents and caregivers before and after their baby is born with trained volunteers making home visits designed to connect parents with community resources and early childhood materials. Health education supports patients with management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and asthma. The two pharmacy locations provide easy access to counseling and medications. Well Child Waiting Areas welcome healthy children into a secure and child-friendly environment so that patients can attend clinical appointments without the worry of finding outside childcare.

Income
$111.4 million
Spending
$114.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
967
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$523,178, physician

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (3)
  1. $75.8 million spent. Primary Care: Peak Vista served 74,378 patients with 291,759 total visits in 2024. Of these visits, 217,647 were medical encounters, 37,875 were dental visits, and 36,237 were behavioral health services. A full line of ancillary services, all of which patients access in high volumes, compliment Peak Vista's primary care offerings. Health Education and Care Coordination support patients with management of chronic diseases. Patients have access to pharmacy services on-site providing easy access to counseling and medications. Well Child Waiting Areas (3 locations) welcome healthy children into a secure and child friendly environment so that parents and other siblings can attend appointments without concern for distraction. First Visitor provides information to patents and caregivers before and after a baby is born through age 5 with trained volunteers making home visits designed to connect parents with community resources and early childhood material. First Visitor provided 724 home visits, 96 phone conferences and 276 office visits with families in 2024.
  2. $15.3 million spent. Dental: Peak Vista served dental patients in 2024 with 37,875 visits. Dental visits occur in Family Health Centers and our Main Dental Center. Dental hygienist services are also integrated into our Pediatric Health Centers.
  3. $6.3 million spent. Behavioral Health: Peak Vista Community Health Centers integrates licensed behavioral health providers into medical and dental care teams to offer brief, goal-focused interventions that address mental health and psychosocial challenges. Services are available at most locations and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team including Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists. Peak Vista delivered 36,237 behavioral health services in 2024.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1972.

    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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