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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

EIN 93-0717997 · Hillsboro, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE, AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF WASHINGTON AND YAMHILL COUNTIES (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKERS AND OTHERS WITH BARRIERS TO RECEIVING HEALTH CARE.

Income
$110.5 million
Spending
$103.7 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
873
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$344,492, chief medical officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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

    12 of 12 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 March 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 (1)
  1. $73.8 million spent. FOUNDED IN 1975, VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (THE CENTER) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE, AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO THE OREGON COMMUNITIES OF WASHINGTON AND YAMHILL COUNTIES WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKERS AND OTHERS WITH BARRIERS TO RECEIVING HEALTHCARE.THE CENTER STARTED AS A SINGLE CLINIC IN CORNELIUS, OREGON. TODAY, IT IS A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WITH FIVE PRIMARY CARE CLINICS, A REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC, SIX DENTAL CLINICS, FIVE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS, PATIENT REENGAGEMENT CLINIC, AND THREE MOBILE CLINICS, SERVING MORE THAN 52,000 PATIENTS WHO SPEAK MORE THAN 70 LANGUAGES. THE CENTER OFFERS MEDICAL, DENTAL, PHARMACY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND OUTREACH SERVICES. ABOUT 98 PERCENT OF ITS PATIENTS HAVE LOW-INCOMES, 25 PERCENT ARE UNINSURED, 38 PERCENT ARE CHILDREN, AND 54 PERCENT ARE LATINE.THE CENTER'S DENTAL PROVIDERS VISIT SCHOOLS TO SCREEN CHILDREN FOR DENTAL PROBLEMS AND APPLY SEALANTS TO KEEP CAVITIES AT BAY. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND PROVIDERS VISIT MIGRANT CAMPS AND COMMERCIAL NURSERIES EACH SUMMER WITH THE MOBILE CLINIC TO OFFER MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DONATE SUPPLIES. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS GROUP EDUCATION, SUCH AS HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES, DIABETES MANAGEMENT, AND FITNESS CLASSES TO HELP PATIENTS ACHIEVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS.THE CENTER CONSTANTLY LOOKS FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE ITS SERVICES AND INCREASE ACCESS FOR PATIENTS. EXAMPLES OF THIS ARE THE RECENTLY COMPLETED EXPANSION OF THE NEWBERG WELLNESS CENTER AND THE OPENING OF A NEW PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN RURAL SHERIDAN, OREGON, IN SEPTEMBER 2025. BOTH OF THESE SITES AIM TO EXPAND PATIENT ACCESS TO AN ARRAY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND PHARMACY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER IS EXPANDING ITS MOBILE HEALTH PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, SHELTERS, AND OTHER PRIORITY POPULATIONS IN WASHINGTON AND YAMHILL COUNTIES.WITH THE SHORTAGE OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AFFECTING CLINICS ACROSS THE NATION, THE CENTER DEVELOPED ITS OWN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, COVERING TUITION FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING AND HIRING THOSE WHO COMPLETE THEIR CERTIFICATIONS, MOST OF WHOM ARE BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL. THE CENTER IS PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO CREATE PATHWAYS INTO HEALTHCARE CAREERS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, AND REGISTERED NURSES. CENTER REVENUES ARE GENERATED THROUGH PATIENT CARE SERVICE FEES, GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PRIVATE GRANTS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONATIONS. THE CENTER HAS THE STATUS OF A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC). THIS DESIGNATION PROVIDES THE CENTER WITH ENHANCED MEDICARE AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS AND HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) SECTION 330 GRANTS THAT ENABLE THE CENTER TO BILL PATIENTS ON A SLIDING SCALE BASED ON THEIR INCOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 October 13, 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 March 2025.

    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 November 1978.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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