Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023, and ending 12-31-2023
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
BENTON FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HEALTH
ALLIANCE
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)7102 W OKANOGAN PLACE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code KENNEWICK, WA99336
D Employer identification number

03-0452352
E Telephone number

(509) 460-4584
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletwww.bfcha.orgJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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(   ) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 28,664
Part
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 20,845
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 7,768
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3  
4 Investment income .................................... 4 51
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 28,664
.
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10 133,465
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 15,071
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 2,925
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 178
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 23,870
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 175,509
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -146,845
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 146,845
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2023)
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Form 990-EZ (2023)
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Part Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
147,683
22
 
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
147,683
25
0
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
838
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
146,845
27
0
Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The Benton-Franklin Community Health Alliance brings community stakeholders and healthcare providers together to assess, monitor, and address the health of our community, empowering organizations to work together and encouraging people to make healthy choices.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE ALLIANCE LED THE COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE TO PRODUCE A NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING LISTENING SESSIONS IN SPANISH AND OUTREACH TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (TRANSPORTATION, FOOD INSECURITY, EMPLOYMENT, ADDICTION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ETC.) WERE CALLED OUT IN THE FINAL REPORT IN ADDITION TO BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH, AND ACCESS TO ALL TYPES OF CARE.THE HEALTH ACCESS TEAM HAS REACHED OUT TO THE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISIT TRI-CITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR EFFORTS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN SKILLED RESIDENTS TO THE AREA. FURTHER OUTREACH TO THE NATIONAL LABORATORY AND OTHER MAJOR EMPLOYERS IS PLANNED. THIS INFORMATION WILL INFORM FURTHER ACTIONS OF THE ALLIANCE AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEES AND PARTNERS. IN ADDDITION, HEALTH ACCESS HAS UPDATED AND MADE AVAILABLE A RACK CARD WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESSING SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 6,071
29 The Oral Health Coalition (OHC) is committed to educating medical and dental professionals on the importance of integrating dental and physical health care. The Oral Health Coalition produces the annual Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit, for clinicians of both disciplines. The summit features practical clinical applications informed by the latest research to enable physicians and dentists to improve patient care and community health. The Committee is also working to increase the number of dentists practicing within Federally Qualified Health Centers. This need is an ongoing priority.THE ORAL HEALTH COALITION RECOMMENDEDAND THE ALLIANCE ACCEPTEDINTEGRATION OF ORAL HEALTH WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE. THE ORAL HEALTH COALITION PRODUCED THE SEVENTH OF ITS SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL-DENTAL SUMMITS. THIS ONE FOCUSED ON MANAGING CANCER AND OTHER DISEASES FROM AN ORAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVE. 7 CE HOURS WERE OFFERED THROUGH THIS EVENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a  
30 THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMITTEE HAS SUCCESSFULLY PREPARED AND DEPLOYED FOR LOCAL PRINTING A MENTAL WELLNESS BROCHURE WITH SELF-HELP TIPS, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE COMMITTEE HAS FUNDED 1,000 ENCOURAGEMENT SIGNS THAT ARE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE TWO COUNTIES OFFERING MESSAGES SUCH AS YOURE NOT ALONE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE COMMITTEE SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES THE TRI-CITIES RECOVERY COALITION IN ITS EFFORT TO BRING INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO THE AREA.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a  
THE TRI-CITIES PATIENT SAFETY COALITION HAS COMPLETED A FAILURE MODE EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA) OF NON-EMERGENT PATIENT TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOSPITALS, REHAB, SKILLED NURSING, AND HOME. THIS HAS REVEALED A NEED FOR MORE COMPLETE COMMUNICATION OF PATIENT NEEDS, WHICH WILL BE ADDRESSED BY DEVELOPMENT OF A PATIENT INFORMATION PACKET AND CHECKLIST FOR DEPLOYMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
6,041
THE BENTON-FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A NEUTRAL CONVENER TO BRING A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO THE TABLE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THE ALLIANCE WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE GREATER COLUMBIA ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITY OF HEALTH TO ADAPT AND SUPPORT REGION-WIDE PROGRAMS TO BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
 
THE YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION (AN ALLIANCE SUBCOMMITTEE) HAS PRINTED MORE THAN 5,000 WALLET CARDS WITH SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE COALITION IS ALSO PRODUCING A VIRTUAL WALK TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE NEED. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YSPC WAS APPOINTED TO THE WASHINGTON STATE YOUTH SAFETY AND WELLBEING WORK GROUP, WHICH HAS MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE LEGISLATURE TO DEVELOP A MULTI-PLATFORM 24/7 TIP LINE SIMILAR TO THOSE IN SEVERAL OTHER STATES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
1,129
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 13,241
Part
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JASON ZACCARIA  
 
President
0.50 0    
ROBERT BURDEN  
 
Vice President
0.50 0    
REZA KALEEL  
 
SECRETARY/TREAS
0.50 0    
ROB MONACLE  
 
Director
0.50 0    
JOHN SOLHEIM  
 
Director
0.50 0    
CRAIG MARKS  
 
Director
0.50 0    
CAROL MOSER  
 
Director
0.50 0    
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Part
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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36
Yes
 
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42a The organization's books are in care of bulletMONTE NAIL
Telephone no.bullet (509) 783-7832


Located at bullet1880 FOWLER STRICHLAND, WA ZIP + 4 bullet99352
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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JumboBullet KIRK WILLIAMSONPROGRAM MANAGER
Type or print name and title
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Print/Type preparer's name
Tayler MW Welch
Preparer's signature
Date
 
PTIN
P01460352
Firm's name bullet
Monte Nail CPA PS
 
Firm's EIN bullet91-1920081
Firm's address bullet
1880 Fowler Street
 
Richland, WA99352
Phone no. (509) 783-7832
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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