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Doctors Care

EIN 84-1150815 · Littleton, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DOCTORS CARE PROVIDES ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO HEALTH FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN NEED.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
39
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$227,347, medical director

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 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. $2.8 million spent. Each year, thousands of at-risk children and adults have access to quality, affordable health care and support services at Doctors Care. Our core programs, medical and integrated client services, provide patients, clients, and community members a unique opportunity to receive whole-person care in one convenient location. Doctors Cares programs include essential services that address an individuals immediate health needs and build a foundation for long-term well-being. Services include:Medical: Our integrated primary care clinic for children and adults up to age 50 includes services such as reproductive health care or behavioral health access. An appointment may also include services that further alleviate access barriers to specialty providers and socioeconomic circumstances that prevent individuals from addressing their health care needs. Services may include both Doctors Care patients and community members and are offered based on a sliding-fee-scale, their insurance status, or at no cost.Integrated Client Services: Doctors Cares integrated client services provide health care needs beyond a typical clinic setting. Our Connection to Coverage team help individuals apply for Medicaid or subsidized insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado, navigate changes to plans due to life events, and provide information surrounding health insurance literacy, special enrollment events, and tax credit opportunities. This service is at no cost to Doctors Care patients, individuals referred by community partners, or any community member in need. The Connection to Coverage program increased outreach efforts through partnerships with two local community organizations. This partnership allows Doctors Care to delegate outreach to Community Ambassadors who have established trust within marginalized communities. Through this endeavor, over 6,000 touch points have been made to help educate those in need regarding their health insurance options and benefits, distribute information about Doctors Cares services, and increase visit counts organization wide.The Clinic served 2,569 clients through 7,920 visits and expanded womens health and pediatrics care.The Connection to Coverage Program delivered 1,228 one-on-one appointments, providing personalized insurance enrollment assistance and education for 898 clients.Doctors Care hosted two family-oriented community events the Back-to-School event distributed hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies and the Trunk-or-treat included a free flu vaccination clinic.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 January 1991.

    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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