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Dungeness Valley Health and

EIN 91-2140629 · Sequim, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DUNGENESS VALLEY HEALTH & WELLNESS CLINIC IS SPONSORED BY AND SERVES THE COMMUNITY. THIS NONPROFIT CLINIC, WHERE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY BASIC MEDICAL CARE TO THE UNDERSERVED, ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-RESPONSIBILITY IN WELLNESS AND PREVENTION.

Income
$408,017
Spending
$336,336
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
5
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$43,502, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $235,241 spent. CLINIC:DVHWC IS A FREE HEALTH CLINIC LOCATED AT 777 N 5TH AVE IN THE SEQUIM MEDICAL PLAZA. HERE, OVER 75 VOLUNTEER MEDICAL PROVIDERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED, WORKING POOR, ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO FIND A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.DVHWC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO ITS PATIENTS:TWICE-WEEKLY BASIC URGENT CARE CLINICSFOUR-FIVE MONTHLY CHRONIC HEALTHCARE CLINICSEMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENT (MEDICATION FOR PAIN AND INFECTION)VOUCHERS AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL DENTAL PROVIDERS FOR EMERGENCY CAREHEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES FOR PREVENTION AND FOR SELF-MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASEA PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMNO COST LAB AND X-RAY SERVICESREFERRALS TO SPECIALTY CARE PARTNERS ACCORDING TO CLIENT NEEDSWORKING ON WELLNESS (WOW!) FREE MONTHLY FORUMS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS
  2. $11,509 spent. WELLNESS PROGRAM:THE CLINIC MANAGES A WELLNESS EDUCATION PROGRAM CALLED WORKING ON WELLNESS, AND PROVIDES FREE MONTHLY (WOW) FORUMS ON A VARIETY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS. IN 2021, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE WOW! FORUMS WERE IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONED FROM IN PERSON MEETING TO BEING BROADCAST ON KSQM, THE LOCAL NON-PROFIT RADIO STATION. THOSE BROADCASTS CONTINUED IN 2022 AND 2023.

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 November 6, 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 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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