SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CARMELLA ROSE HEALTH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

20-2815662
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE CARMELLA ROSE HEALTH FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE UNDERSERVED IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED ONE ON ONE NAVIGATION SERVICES, ELIMINATING BARRIERS AND CONNECTING CLIENTS TO AVAILABLE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES. HISTORY: CARMELLA ROSE HEALTH FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 OUT OF THE DESIRE TO HELP PATIENTS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. AS A NONPROFIT 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION BASED IN CLEVELAND, OHIO, WE HELP PEOPLE ACCESS QUALITY MEDICAL CARE DURING THEIR HEALTHCARE JOURNEY.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE ALL VOLUNTEER BAORD OF DIRECTORS SUPERVICES THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCES AND ENSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED. IN ADDITION TO THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION HAS 11 VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP WITH FUNDRAISING, BENEFIT PLANNING AND EXECUTION ALONG WITH SOLICITATIONS FOR DONATIONS. THEY ALSO WORK ON DEVELOPMENT, HELP ADVISE AND VOLUNTEER AT OUR SITES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A WE ARE UNIQUE BECAUSE WE ARE NOT CONNECTED TO ANY ONE HOSPITAL SYSTEM OR FEDERALLY-FUNDED CLINIC. WE ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED CLIENTS AT OVER 35 SITES IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA. PRESENTLY WE HELP AROUND 1,200 CLIENTS PER YEAR, AND THAT NUMBER CONTINUES TO GROW. OUR STAFF OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, OR CHW'S HELP IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE BY GUIDING PATIENTS THROUGH COMPLEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS. OUR TEAM WILL SERVE AS ADVOCATES AND A CONSISTENT POINT OF CONNECTION FOR RESOURCES TO HELP PATIENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS THEY MAY ENCOUNTER. IN ADDITION, WE ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES, SUCH AS ACCESS TO CARE DUE INSUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, ILLITERACY, LACK OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND POVERTY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, OUR STAFF IS ABLE TO IMPACT THE WAY A PERSON DEALS WITH ILLNESS BY BUILDING TRUST AND HELPING PEOPLE WORK THROUGH THE HURDLES THAT CAN SIDETRACK THEM FROM GETTING CARE. OUR PROGRAM BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A MEDICAL HOME FOR NON-EMERGENCY VISITS, THUS PROVIDING BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES AND A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH BOARD MEMBER IS ASK TO READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SUBMIT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FEDERAL FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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