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Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate

EIN 88-3379421 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR A HEALTHY CLIMATE INSPIRES AND ACTIVATES HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY.

Income
$317,816
Spending
$173,297
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
36.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
3
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$72,359, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (environment, $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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $99,401 spent. HPHC EDUCATES HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, THE PUBLIC, AND POLICYMAKERS, AND WE PROMOTE A CLIMATE EQUITY POLICY AGENDA THAT DISMANTLES EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM, CREATES A JUST AND EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A CARBON-FREE ECONOMY, AND PRIORITIZES INVESTMENT IN BIPOC COMMUNITIES TO CREATE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVES FOR ALL MINNESOTANS. AIR QUALITY IMPACTS: CLIMATE CHANGE INCREASES LEVELS OF MAJOR AIR POLLUTANTS INCLUDING PARTICULATE MATTER, GROUND-LEVEL OZONE, AND POLLEN, WHICH CAN INDUCE OR AGGRAVATE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS LIKE ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND LUNG CANCER. VIA HPHC, ENGAGED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CLOSING DOWN A HENNEPIN COUNTY TRASH INCINERATOR AND OTHER POLLUTING INDUSTRIES. HPHC IS ALSO ADDRESSING THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF WILDFIRE SMOKE AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MN'S CUMULATIVE IMPACTS LAW WHICH ENFORCES STRICTER EMISSIONS STANDARDS.ADVANCING RESILIENT & CLIMATE-READY HEALTHCARE: HPHC IS MOVING MINNESOTA'S HEALTH SYSTEMS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES BY DEVELOPING AND LAUNCHING EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO INFORM LEADERS ABOUT CLIMATE RESILIENT OPERATIONS AND COST-SAVINGS THAT RESULT. WE HELP IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, PATIENTS, AND HEALTH SYSTEMS ALIKE.CLINICIAN EMPOWERMENT: THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, PEER CONNECTIONS, COMMUNITY-LED LEARNING, COALITION AND ADVOCACY WORK, AND PERSONALIZED MENTORING, AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMING, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS GAIN AND FINE-TUNE THEIR SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTION, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, SYSTEMS CHANGE, AND SUPPORTING LOCAL CLIMATE JUSTICE EFFORTS.
  2. $19,848 spent. ELECTRIFICATION FOR HEALTH: EVERY SCHOOL DAY THOUSANDS OF MINNESOTA KIDS RIDE TO SCHOOL ON DIESEL BUSES THAT EXPOSE THEM TO DIESEL EXHAUST, CAUSING HARM TO THEIR HEALTH. ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES (ESBS) IMPROVE STUDENT HEALTH AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASSES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. DIESEL EXHAUST HAS NITROGEN OXIDES AND PARTICULATE MATTER THAT TRIGGER ASTHMA ATTACKS AND CONTRIBUTE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. NITROGEN OXIDES STUNT THE GROWTH OF CHILDREN'S LUNGS ROBBING THEM OF A HEALTHY FUTURE. MINNESOTA SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING TO PURCHASE CLEAN SCHOOL BUSES THAT WILL SAVE MONEY, IMPROVE STUDENT HEALTH AND ACADEMICS, AND REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION. HPHC VOICES THE HEALTH IMPACTS AND OTHER CONCERNS ABOUT DIESEL VEHICLES TO DECISION-MAKERS. WORKING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CONVERT TO ESBS, WILL LEAD INTO OTHER FLEET CONVERSION EFFORTS, IDEALLY INVOLVING VEHICLES USED BY HEALTH SYSTEMS.

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 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 2024.

    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 December 2022.

    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.

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