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International Community Health Services

EIN 91-0947084 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY, ICHS PROVIDES CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND PROMOTES HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL.

Income
$126.2 million
Spending
$109.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
842
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$384,303, ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (4)
  1. $37.1 million spent. ICHS PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTATIVE CARE, PHYSICAL EXAMS, IMMUNIZATIONS, MINOR PROCEDURES, INFANT AND WELL-CHILD CHECK-UPS, MEDICARE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, MINOR INJURIES, COMMON ILLNESSES, OBSTETRIC AND GERIATRIC CARE. ICHS BEGAN A MOBILE MEDICAL VAN THAT VISITS VARIOUS COMMUNITIES TO OFFER SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AND VACCINES. DURING 2025, ICHS PROVIDED 87,283 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE VISITS TO PATIENTS AND $487,375 OF CHARITY CARE.
  2. $22.9 million spent. ICHS' HEALTHY AGING & WELLNESS PROGRAM (HAWP) MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ADULTS AGE 55 AND OLDER. SERVICES INCLUDE:- PACE (PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY) - INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO KEEP NURSING-HOME ELIGIBLE ELDERS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT CARES FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE INDIVIDUAL (PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS, DIETICIANS, PERSONAL CARE AIDES, AND ADDITIONAL CONTRACTED SPECIALTY CARE). (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)THIS ALSO INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION TO THE PACE CENTER, WHERE MEALS, ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZATION, A MEDICAL CLINIC, A DAY CENTER, AND THERAPY EXIST. PACE HAD 1,317 MEMBER MONTHS IN 2025.- ASSISTED LIVING AT LEGACY HOUSE - SENIOR-FRIENDLY LIVING SPACE WITH 24/7 SERVICES TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY IN CULTURALLY FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS. - ADULT DAY SERVICES FOR SENIORS WITH CHANGING PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE ABILITIES THRIVE, AND CAREGIVERS WITH RESPITE. SERVICES INCLUDE FITNESS, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUP ACTIVITIES, NUTRITIOUS, ASIAN-STYLE LUNCHES, TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION, RN OVERSIGHT, REHABILITATIVE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PERSONAL CARE SERVICES, RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS, AND ADULT NUTRITION. ICHS CLOSED THIS PROGRAM IN MAY OF 2025.- CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM A SENIOR-FRIENDLY MEAL PROGRAM WHERE SENIORS CAN COME TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE LUNCHES DAILY, FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
  3. $20.0 million spent. ICHS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ACUPUNCTURE, VISION, DISEASE PREVENTION, HEALTH EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PATIENT NAVIGATION, NUTRITION SERVICES, WIC, AND FAMILY PLANNING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. DURING 2025, ICHS PROVIDED 18,160 HEALTH CARE VISITS TO PATIENTS AND $107,452 OF CHARITY CARE.
  4. $11.0 million spent. ICHS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING EXTENSIVE DENTURE WORK, FULL DENTAL CLEANINGS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, MINOR ORAL SURGERY, RESTORATIVE SERVICES, ORTHODONTIA, AND EMERGENCY CARE. ICHS ALSO BRINGS DENTAL SERVICES TO KING COUNTY COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS THROUGH ITS MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC, AS WELL AS ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION. DURING 2025, ICHS PROVIDED 42,342 DENTAL CARE VISITS TO PATIENTS AND $387,299 OF CHARITY CARE.

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 February 1976.

    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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