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Scan Group

EIN 95-3826037 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF SCAN HEALTH PLAN, THE SCAN FOUNDATION AND ITS OTHER 501(C)(3) RELATED ORGANIZATIONS; OTHER PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS FOCUSED ON THE MISSION OF SCAN HEALTH PLAN.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$13.1 million
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
466
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$5.9 million, president & ceo

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs.

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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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, 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 (1)
  1. $6.3 million spent. SCAN GROUP IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION AND AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) TYPE II SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO ITS RELATED SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. SCAN GROUP SUPPORTS THE 501(C)(3) SCAN HEALTH PLAN IN ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF SCAN HEALTH PLAN TO KEEP SENIORS HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT. SCAN GROUP PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE 501(C)(3) SCAN FOUNDATION, WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE A COORDINATED AND EASILY NAVIGATED SYSTEM OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS THAT PRESERVE DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. SCAN GROUP CONTINUES TO MAKE INVESTMENTS IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL SUPPORT ITS PRIMARY OF MISSION OF KEEPING SENIOR HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT BY EXPANDING ITS SCAN HEALTH PLAN, A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN OFFERINGS INTO THE STATES OF NEVADA, ARIZONA, TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, AND WASHINGTON. SCAN GROUP HAS LAUNCHED FOUR MISSION-ALIGNED MEDICAL GROUPS, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE IN ACTION, WELCOME HEALTH, HOMEBASE MEDICAL AND MYPLACE HEALTH, EACH OF WHICH FOCUSES ON MEETING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS.

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 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 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 June 1983.

    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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