California Health Information Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH INFORMATION ASSOCIATION IS TO DEVELOP HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATE FOR PRACTICE EXCELLENCE.
- Income
- $600,667
- Spending
- $734,775
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 18.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 87%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $163,191, ceo/exec. dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $335,741 spent. The association collects annual dues for additional services and benefits desired by AHIMA members in CA. Dues are paid based on an anniversary basis. Renewals continue to be on the decline. On average, under 1,000 individuals and 12 corporate partners supported CHIA this year. The national association (AHIMA) also provided a percentage of national dues paid for close to 4,000 members which has decreased from approximately 4,500 members in the previous year.
- $167,611 spent. Provided educational programs to members, other health information professionals, and professionals interested in health information practices. Education was provided through the annual convention, webinars, eLearning programs (formerly seminars), and a few local events. The annual convention is the only CHIA in-person event planned each year. Topics included issues related to privacy and security of health information, medical coding and compliance, HIPAA regulations, and other health information related topics.
- $1,858 spent. CHIA offers several educational products, including publications, ebooks, webinars on-demand (WOD)and eLearning Programs on-demand (ELPOD) for sale. Purchased eBooks and other on demand products are accessible online via the customer profile. All merchandise is available for sale via the CHIA website. There were 166 publications, 57 ebooks, and 223 WOD and ELPOD products provided to customers, some of which were provided complimentary.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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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