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National Network for Oral Health Access Inc

EIN 84-1186592 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR ORAL HEALTH ACCESS IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
11
Volunteers
132
Highest pay
$114,020, former executive director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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. $560,911 spent. HRSA (HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION) NATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - NNOHA PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING THROUGH PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE NEW HIGH-QUALITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICES, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF ORAL HEALTH SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED, IMPLEMENT TELEDENTISTRY, AND ACCURATELY REPORT ON ORAL HEALTH CARE QUALITY IN MANDATORY ANNUAL REPORTS TO HRSA; HELPS HEALTH CENTERS ADOPT, OPTIMIZE, AND IMPLEMENT MEANINGFUL USE OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHRS) AND RELATED HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; DEVELOP AND IMPROVE DATA QUALITY, AGGREGATION, AND ANALYTIC CAPACITY; USE DATA TO SUPPORT CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT; SUPPORT EFFECTIVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR INFORMATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STAFF; HELP HEALTH CENTERS IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE MODELS AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES TO TRAIN HEALTH PROFESSION STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, AND LICENSED CLINICIANS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN TEAM-BASED PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS. IN 2024, NNOHA CONTINUED REGULAR COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALSO HAVE NATIONAL COOPREATION AGREEMENT FUNDING FROM HRSA PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF BUILDING A NATIONAL REPOSITORY OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES.
  2. $793,983 spent. ANNUAL NNOHA CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 2024 - THE 2024 NNOHA CONFERENCE HELD IN BALTIMORE, MD PROVIDED SAFETY-NET ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM STAFF INCLUDING HEALTH CENTER DENTAL DIRECTORS AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAMS A PLATFORM TO SHARE PROMISING PRACTICES, OBTAIN CLINICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ATTEND SESSIONS ON EMERGING ORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE FOUR-DAY CONFERENCE HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 IN PERSON ATTENDEES INCLUDING ATTENDEES, EXHIBITORS, AND SPEAKERS AND FOCUSED ON KEY TOPICS IN HEALTH CENTER ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM OPERATIONS, INCLUDING TELEDENTISTRY, DENTAL DASHBOARD, QUALITY, FINANCIALS, RISK MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL-DENTAL INTEGRATION AND WORKFORCE.
  3. $75,237 spent. NNOHA CONDUCTS A YEARLONG TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DENTAL DIRECTORS AND DENTAL PROGRAM MANAGERS ON SUBJECTS COVERED BY THE NNOHA OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR HEALTH CENTER ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS NNOHA ORAL HEALTH LEARNING INSTITUTE. NNOHA ALSO CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES INFORMATION, TRAINING AND ARTICLES ON SUCH TOPICS AS METHODOLOGY IMPROVEMENT, CORE COMPETENCIES AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT.

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 September 1992.

    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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