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Medic One Foundation

EIN 91-6183158 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
7
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$215,936, 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. PARAMEDIC TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE TRAINING OF 27 NEW PARAMEDICS FROM KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES; FUNDED 120 HOURS OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR 260 SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY PARAMEDICS; AND PURCHASED ADDITIONAL MANIKINS AND EQUIPMENT TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE REGION'S PARAMEDIC TRAINING CAPACITY.
  2. $428,480 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - THE FOUNDATION ENGAGED THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKING EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY FAIRS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE ROLE OF MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION. PROGRAM-RELATED MATERIALS SUCH AS FIRST AID KITS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY READINESS. THE FOUNDATION'S DISPLAY VAN VISITED YOUTH EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FUTURE RESPONDERS. OUTREACH ALSO INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE-RELATED PUBLICATIONS TO FURTHER COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT.
  3. $343,742 spent. CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING - THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED OVER 200 CLASSES, EQUIPPING MORE THAN 3,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO RESPOND IN A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY-BASED TRAININGS, THE FOUNDATION EXPANDED ITS YOUTH CPR AND FIRST AID PROGRAM, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LIFE-SAVERS.
  4. $329,956 spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION ADVANCED SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN THE REGION'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE. IT AWARDED 18 EMT SCHOLARSHIPS, DONATED 19 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHWEST, AND PROMOTED THE PULSEPOINT MOBILE APP TO INCREASE BYSTANDER CPR AND AED RESPONSE TO SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PEER SUPPORT INITIATIVES AND PROVIDED ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY AND TRAINING EQUIPMENT TO EIGHT LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THESE EFFORTS REFLECT THE FOUNDATION'S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO IMPROVING PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE.

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 May 1975.

    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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