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Fast-Track Health

EIN 99-4763182 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Fast-Track Health is a global public health organization dedicated to accelerating responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases advancing health equity and strengthening urban health systems through data-driven community-centered and multi-sectoral approaches aligned with the UN health-related Sustainable Development Goals.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$150,000, president and 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 (5)
  1. $780,502 spent. The organization co-convened major global and regional meetings including the global Fast-Track Cities 2024 conference in Paris and multiple regional workshops. These convenings advanced knowledge exchange showcased implementation science and catalyzed partnerships across governments civil society and industry.
  2. $469,926 spent. Fast-Track Health delivered competency-based education programs for healthcare workers including CME-accredited modules and community health worker training. Focus areas included HIV prevention and care comorbidities stigma reduction and integrated primary care approaches.
  3. $426,884 spent. Activities included development of urban health policy briefs and multi-country surveys addressing HIV non-communicable diseases and climate-related health impacts supporting evidence-based decision-making.
  4. $346,011 spent. Fast-Track Health supported a global network of over 600 cities to accelerate progress toward HIV viral hepatitis and broader health-related SDG targets. Activities included technical assistance to municipalities development of city-level dashboards policy advocacy and facilitation of multi-sectoral partnerships integrating communicable and non-communicable disease responses.
  5. | Explanation:| 2024 represented a foundational ramp-up year for Fast-Track Health during which the organization transitioned from concept to operational scale. Activities focused on establishing programmatic infrastructure expanding global partnerships and launching initial initiatives designed to support integrated responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases. A major milestone during this period was the organizations role in co-sponsoring and supporting the global Fast-Track Cities 2024 conference in Paris which convened global stakeholders to advance urban health strategies and accelerate progress toward HIV viral hepatitis and broader health-related Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. In parallel Fast-Track Health developed and published a series of policy briefs and technical resources addressing key issues including HIV prevention and care health systems strengthening stigma reduction and the intersection of communicable and non-communicable diseases. These publications were designed to inform policymakers health systems and community stakeholders while positioning the organization as a thought leader in integrated and equity-centered public health approaches. As part of its ramp-up activities the organization also invested in organizational capacity-building including governance structures staffing and digital infrastructure to support future program expansion and data-driven accountability across urban health systems.

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 July 2025.

    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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