Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc
Bergen volunteer medical initiative provides free primary, preventive, chronic and urgent care, as well as referrals for diagnostics and outside specialist care to low-income, working, bergen county residents …
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Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides high-quality health care at no cost to qualifying low-income adults who have no health insurance in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Mission
Bergen volunteer medical initiative provides free primary, preventive, chronic and urgent care, as well as referrals for diagnostics and outside specialist care to low-income, working, bergen county residents who have no health insurance. Bvmi also provides free mental health and case management services to patients.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Hackensack, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202633437. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202633437. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is located in Hackensack, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides high-quality health care at no cost to qualifying low-income adults who have no health insurance in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202633437, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative in Hackensack, Highlights Affordable Access to Health Care for Families - House.gov
Moderna used at Hackensack's first vaccine site - Bergen Record
Dr. Samuel Cassell dies; founded health center for Bergen's poor - Bergen Record
Nonprofits News, Aug. 6, 2017 - Bergen Record
Hackensack health center serving working poor relocates - Bergen Record
Photos: New Health Center for Working Poor in Hackensack - Bergen Record
Josef Machac - Bergen Record
Pascack Valley Chamber hosts 2016 awards dinner at Seasons - Bergen Record
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative hosts 2015 “Evening of Wine Tasting” in Englewood - Bergen Record
Hillsdale's Keith and Libby Durie are honorees for Citizens of the Year Award - Bergen Record
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 81 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc
- What is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc?
- Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hackensack, United States. Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides high-quality health care at no cost to qualifying low-income adults who have no health insurance in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- When was Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc founded?
- Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc?
- Amit U Limaye serves as Chair.
- Where is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc located?
- Headquartered in Hackensack, NJ, United States.
- What is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc trustworthy?
- Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202633437.
- What is Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc's website?
- http://www.bvmi.org