Financial Responsibility
Our Commitment to You
At Clearwater Free Clinic (CFC), we honor the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners by operating with strong financial stewardship, independent oversight, and full transparency.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving uninsured adults in North Pinellas County, we are committed to maximizing mission impact while maintaining responsible governance and accountability.
CFC has earned the highest levels of recognition for nonprofit transparency and financial health:
Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
These independent designations reflect our commitment to ethical practices, measurable impact, and financial responsibility.
Financial Documents
In support of transparency and donor confidence, Clearwater Free Clinic makes key financial documents available for public review.
IRS Form 990
Audited Financial Statements
Independent Recognition
We're not here to follow trends—we're here to build something timeless. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart, we help ideas come to life. Every project we take on is an opportunity to learn, grow, and do something meaningful. We treat our clients like partners and our work like craft.
Candid Platinum Seal
Candid’s Platinum Seal is its highest level of recognition. It is awarded to organizations that publicly share detailed financial information, measurable program results, strategic goals, and governance data. This distinction signals to donors and institutional funders that CFC meets rigorous transparency standards.
Four-Star Rating
Charity Navigator’s Four-Star rating recognizes nonprofits that demonstrate strong financial health, accountability, and governance practices. Only a small percentage of nonprofits achieve this level of distinction.
Annual Impact Reports
Our Annual Impact Reports provide a comprehensive overview of:
Patient outcomes
Program growth
Financial performance
Donors
Grant Partners
Volunteer engagement
Community partnerships
Donor Privacy Policy
Clearwater Free Clinic collects and uses personal information such as name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address only when voluntarily provided by a donor.
This information is maintained for receipting and IRS substantiation purposes and may be used for donor communications and stewardship.
CFC does not sell, trade, rent, or share donor information or donor lists with any other organization.
Clearwater Free Clinic adheres to the principles outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights and is committed to ethical, respectful fundraising practices.
Donor Rights
Florida Registration Disclosure
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or visiting 800helpfla.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
Clearwater Free Clinic Registration Number: CH6157