First Choice Community Health Centers
Providing healthcare to the underserved population of Harnett County NC and the surrounding area.
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Visit www.firstchoicechc.orgAbout First Choice Community Health Centers
First Choice Community Health Centers is a primary healthcare facility, headquartered in Lillington, NC.
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Mission
Providing healthcare to the underserved population of Harnett County NC and the surrounding area.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show First Choice Community Health Centers with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Choice Community Health Centers is a registered health nonprofit based in Lillington, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 561205213. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
First Choice Community Health Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561205213. 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.
First Choice Community Health Centers 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
First Choice Community Health Centers is located in Lillington, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, First Choice Community Health Centers has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
First Choice Community Health Centers is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for First Choice Community Health Centers. 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, First Choice Community Health Centers 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
First Choice Community Health Centers is a primary healthcare facility, headquartered in Lillington, NC. First Choice Community Health Centers is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to First Choice Community Health Centers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Choice Community Health Centers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561205213, 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.
FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 73 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 · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about First Choice Community Health Centers
- What is First Choice Community Health Centers?
- First Choice Community Health Centers is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Lillington, United States. First Choice Community Health Centers is a primary healthcare facility, headquartered in Lillington, NC.
- When was First Choice Community Health Centers founded?
- First Choice Community Health Centers was founded in 1978.
- Who leads First Choice Community Health Centers?
- Sheila Simmons serves as CEO.
- Where is First Choice Community Health Centers located?
- Headquartered in Lillington, NC, United States.
- What is First Choice Community Health Centers's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is First Choice Community Health Centers trustworthy?
- First Choice Community Health Centers 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 First Choice Community Health Centers's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 561205213.
- What is First Choice Community Health Centers's website?
- http://www.firstchoicechc.org