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Key Peninsula Healthy Community

EIN 86-2537545 · Vaughn, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Key Peninsula Healthy Community (KPHC) performs activities ofcommunity development, community engagement, and capacity building on the Key Peninsula.

Income
$306,255
Spending
$217,566
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $128,024 spent. Community Development - see Schedule O
  2. $41,564 spent. Community Outreach - See Schedule O
  3. Community Development The Key Peninsula Healthy Community (KPHC) is a community hub organization. We bring together many different assets to create programs, connections, and activities that strengthen the region. Our collaborative work stretches across all parts of the community and includes community members, service organizations, non-profit agencies, the business community, policy makers, and government entities/law makers. We focus on projects which have major impacts for the community at large and require coordination, trust building, time, and effort to plan and implement. Our primary focus areas are transportation, health and wellness (including access to care activities), childcare (increasing availability locally), hunger, and organizational capacity development. Examples of this work include: Employment of a community health worker to help residents connect with available resources and increase trust; working with Pierce County and other public entities to create public transportation options that do not otherwise exist, bringing together multiple groups to work on community issues and take the lead in finding solutions that work for the Key Peninsula; connecting funding sources and/or other capital resources to partner organizations and projects; bridging financial or other resource gaps to allow our partners to do their work more effectively; and working with policy makers to update and/or change laws and policies that create barriers for rural communities. Community Outreach Community outreach and development are complex activities. The Key Peninsula Healthy Community (KPHC) strengthens the Key Peninsula by connecting the community. Our work is guided by Key Peninsula residents through the process of identifying visions, building trust and legitimacy, and doing the work necessary to maintain trust and achieve community goals. Our activities include weekly information updates distributed through multiple channels to the community; creation of Key Peninsula-specific resource guides on transportation, food resources, and health access distributed to thousands of residents and partner organizations; leading and/or collaborating on community forums; a robust and regularly updated social media presence; and regular meetings with stakeholders from all areas of the community to ensure multi-directional information and feedback flow.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Peninsula Community Health Services (Bremerton, WA), EIN 94-3079770. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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