One Check Away Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
One Check Away Inc. reduces health housing and economic disparities among underserved populations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties by providing community-based clinical services mobile outreach care navigation and education to individuals facing barriers to traditional healthcare access.
- Income
- $86,600
- Spending
- $72,635
- Reserves
- 30.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 30.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $62,000 spent. Check Coast Mobile Health ServicesDuring the reporting period One Check Away Inc. operated a free and charitable CLIA-certified 340B covered entity program providing HIV STI prevention testing and health education services to the general public. Services were delivered through fixed community locations and mobile outreach in underserved areas of Sarasota County.The organization conducted 110 HIV tests 63 rapid tests and 47 self-test kits performed 150 health screenings including blood pressure and vital signs distributed 110 prevention kits and distributed 60 Narcan kits as part of overdose prevention efforts. The organization conducted 17 outreach events and provided services to 1,268 individuals in the community. Services were provided at no cost and were accessible to the general public with a focus on underserved populations including residents of the Newtown community. Service delivery locations included community sites such as the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library and other public settings. Clinical and outreach activities were conducted under a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the Sarasota County Department of Health. The organization also participated in community preparedness and workforce initiatives including the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program and the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program. The organization maintained full compliance with applicable program and safety standards with no reported safety or compliance incidents during the reporting period.
- $3,000 spent. Check Haven Housing Stabilization. During the reporting period the organization provided direct housing stabilization assistance totaling $3,000 to individuals experiencing housing instability. Full program implementation and expanded service capacity are planned for 2026.
- $2,635 spent. Check Ahead Workforce Development and Scholarships. The organization provided scholarship support to students attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff UAPB a historically Black university totaling $2,000 during the reporting period. These awards reflect the organizations commitment to expanding educational access and long-term economic stability for individuals from underserved communities. Program expansion is ongoing. An additional $635 in program-related administration and outreach costs were incurred in support of the Check Ahead program.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 November 2020.
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 November 4, 2026.
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