ACCESS HEALTH INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1200 RANSOM ST SUITE 102, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-3344

In care of

% JEFF FORTENBACHER

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JEFF S FORTENBACHER, 1200 RANSOM SUITE 102, MUSKEGON, MI 49442

Signed the 990

JEFF S FORTENBACHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(231) 728-5180

Website

WWW.ACCESS-HEALTH.ORG

Return prepared by

BRICKLEY DELONG PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF ACCESS HEALTH IS TO OFFER AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THOSE RESIDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT RECEIVE SERVICES. THE VISION FOR ACCESS HEALTH IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Program accomplishments

• MUSKEGON IN TANDEM/COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE(CIE)(FORMERLY PROMOTION FOR HEALTH EQUITY AND MUSKEGON CIE) THE PROGRAM HASD THREE OBJECTIVES: (1)FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, AND COLLABORANG WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES AND HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS, (2) PLANNING, DEVELOPING, AND GOVERNING COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE, AS WELL AS DESIGNING PILOTS THAT INTEGRATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTORS TO BETTER SERVE THESE POPULATIONS, AND (3) INTEGRATION OF AN ANCILLARY PROVIDER WORKFORCE, SHARING MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY-BASED WORKFORCE TO PARTNER WITH CLINICAL AND SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS, THEREBY IMPROVING CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THIS PROGRAM ENDED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2025. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,750 MEMBERS IN THE MUSKEGON IN TANDEM/CIE PROGRAM.
  Expenses $1,145,728 · grants $83,233 · revenue $254,008
• C3 HEALTH IS A COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFITS TO WORKING RESIDENTS OF MUSKEGON COUNTY. C3 HEALTH PLAN ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S LEVEL OF PERCENTAGE OF POVERTY. C3 HEALTH IS A MINIMAL ESSENTIAL COVERAGE CERTIFIED PLAN. MEMBERS OF C3 HEALTH ARE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES SUCH AS HEALTH COACHING, BIOMETRICS TESTING, AND HEALTH COURSES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEED. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 428 MEMBERS IN THE C3 HEALTH PROGRAM.
  Expenses $988,829
• MUSKEGON SHIP (FORMERLY NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (NIH) COMPASS) FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, THE MUSKEGON SHIP (SUSTAINABLE HEALTH INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP) WAS A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM THAT SOUGHT TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH, PROVIDE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND SUPPORT EMPLOYERS BY REDUCING ABSENTEEISM AND TURNOVER THROUGH A COUNTYWIDE WELLNESS PLAN AIMED AT ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO HEALTH AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY. THE PROGRAM ENDED IN APRIL 2025. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,850 MEMBERS IN THE SHIP PROGRAM.
  Expenses $390,686
• REGIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (FORMERLY HEALTH EQUITY) THE PROGRAM, COMPRISED OF RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH MICHIGAN'S FIVE MINORITY POPULATIONS, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS AND REDUCE COMMUNITY PRIORITY RISK FACTORS AND NEEDS RELATED TO COVID-19 AND OTHER ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH INEQUITY IN THE REGION. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) THE ORGANIZATION WAS THE SUBRECIPIENT OF A CDC FOUNDATION GRANT TO SUPPORT PARTNERING WITH NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE VACCINATION COVERAGE ACROSS DIFFERENT RACIAL AND ETHNIC ADULT POPULATIONS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING DISPARITIES. THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO INCREASE INFLUENZA AND COVID-19 VACCINE CONFIDENCE AND UPTAKE FOR ADULTS IN RACIAL AND/OR ETHNIC POPULATIONS EXPERIENCING DISPARITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PROGRAM ENDED IN APRIL 2024. UNDUE MEDICAL DEBT THIS PROGRAM WAS A 2-YEAR RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP AIMED AT ELIMINATING PERSONAL MEDICAL DEBT, PROMOTING/ADVOCATING FOR REFORMS TO ADDRESS UPSTREAM CAUSES OF MEDICAL DEBT, AND HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL PATIENT AND PARTNER STORIES TO ILLUSTRATE THE BURDEN AND IMPACT OF MEDICAL DEBT. THE PROGRAM EXPANDED LOCAL DATA COLLECTION USING PATIENT ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO INCORPORATE MEDICAL DEBT QUESTIONS, AND IT EXPLORED THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL DEBT ON LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY-ENGAGED APPROACHES. THIS PROGRAM ENDED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2024. BLUEPRINT PROJECT (FORMERLY BUILD HEALTH) THE ORGANIZATION IS PARTNERING WITH THE MUSKEGON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY, PUBLIC HEALTH MUSKEGON, TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON, AND PRIORITY HEALTH TO LAUNCH THE MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB. THE HUB FOCUSES ON ADVANCING RESIDENTS' ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH SKILL-BUILDING, BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESOURCES. GUIDED BY A COMMUNITY ADVISORY TEAM, IT ALSO SUPPOTS BROADER ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND ADDRESSES UPSTREAM BARRIERS TO HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY THORUGH DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUILDING ON PRIOR INITIATIVES LIKE PHOTOVOICE, LIVABILITY LAB, AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,225 MEMBERS FOR THE BLUEPRINT PROJECT PROGRAM. LIVABILITY LAB THIS PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-LED, 100-DAY ACTION MODEL THAT TRANSFORMS RESIDENT INPUT INTO MEASURABLE CHANGE. IT BEGINS WITH INTERVIEWS, SURVEYS, AND LOCAL DATA TO IDENTIFY KEY BARRIERS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, HOUSING, FOOD ACCESS, SAFETY, INCOME, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. CROSS-SECTOR TEAMS, CO-DESIGNED WITH RESIDENTS, SET SHORT-TERM, ACHIEVABLE GOALS, TRACK PROGRESS, AND REPORT RESULTS PUBLICLY. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,450 MEMBERS FOR THE LIVABILITY LAB PROGRAM. COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES COMMUNICATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS TOWARD IMPROVING BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH OUTCOMES RELATED TO HYPERTENSION, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, AND STROKE, THROUGH OPTIMIZING CARE AND INFLUENCING POLICY, SYSTEM, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 350 MEMBERS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS. MUSKEGON COUNTY FOOD CLUB A FOOD CLUB IS A NON-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP-BASED GROCERY MODEL THAT OFFERS DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS, HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS, AND MEMBER CHOICE TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR FOOD-INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING BACKBONE SUPPORT BY COVENING A CROSS-SECTOR STAKEHOLDER GROUP TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A FOOD CLUB TAILORED TO MUSKEGON COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 150 MEMBERS SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. ACCESS PAYEE SERVICES THIS IS AN ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM THAT MANAGES SOCIAL SECURITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO DO SO INDEPENDENTLY. THE PROGRAM ENSURES BENEFICIARIES' FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HOUSING, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, AND PERSONAL EXPENSES. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS ACCURATE FINANCIAL RECORDS, SAFEGUARDS CLIENT FUNDS, AND PROMOTES FINANCIAL STABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES. CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION OF MUSKEGON PROVIDERS (CAMP) THIS PROGRAM STRENGTHENS AND SUSTAINS MUSKEGON COUNTY'S CHILDCARE ECOSYSTEM BY CONNECTING PROVIDERS, EMPLOYERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IT SERVES AS A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK THAT SUPPORTS PROVIDERS WITH RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WHILE ADVOCATING POLICIES THAT MAKE CHILDCARE MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. APPROXIMATELY 43 MEMBERS SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. HOW YOU BIRTH DOULA THIS IS A COMMUNITY-BASED DOULA PROGRAM THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO CULTURALLY COMPETENT PERINATAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID-COVERED BIRTHS AND FAMILIES OF COLOR. IT RECRUITS AND TRAINS LOCAL DOULAS, CONNECTS THEM WITH MEDICAL AND SOCIAL-CARE PARTNERS, AND REMOVES COST BARRIERS THROUGH MEDICAID AND GRANTS. SERVICES INCLUDE LATE-PREGNANCY EDUCATION, CONTINUOUS LABOR SUPPORT, AND POSTPARTUM VISITS WITH LACTATION HELP, MENTAL-HEALTH SCREENING, AND REFERRALS FOR SOCIAL NEEDS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 652 MEMBERS FOR THE HOW YOU BIRTH DOULA PROGRAM.
  Expenses $486,480 · grants $29,485

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

38-3481152

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2004

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Health care (E320)

Assets (IRS master file)

$8,837,248

Income (IRS master file)

$3,491,202

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3481152).

Questions about ACCESS HEALTH INC

What is the EIN of ACCESS HEALTH INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCESS HEALTH INC is 38-3481152.

Is ACCESS HEALTH INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.

Are donations to ACCESS HEALTH INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ACCESS HEALTH INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ACCESS HEALTH INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ACCESS HEALTH INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of ACCESS HEALTH INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JEFF S FORTENBACHER.

Who are the officers and directors of ACCESS HEALTH INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,845 (JEFF S FORTENBACHER, EXECUTIVE DI).

How much revenue does ACCESS HEALTH INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,289,105, expenses of $3,224,750 and total assets of $8,837,248 at year end.

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