Program areas at Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI),a 501(c)(3) organization, promoted oral health for all residents in Connecticut with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, including low-income families, children, and older adults. In partnership with stakeholders, providers, and health advocates, we accomplished: 1)Secured a 25% increase in adult rates for all dental services and an additional increase for endodontic services (the first adult dental rate increase since 2008).2) Expanded coverage for second annual cleanings authorized for adults on Medicaid who have certain medical conditions.3) Expanded Medicaid (HUSKY) to children up to 12 years old, regardless of immigration status.4) Completion of the Medicaid Gap Analysis Report of Oral Health Care for Adults in Connecticut.5) Completion of Every Smile Counts - Children's Report.
Use of donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss for use by low-income participants - $1,500.
Donation of booth ar the Connecticut State Dental Association annual Charter Oak Dental Conference for recruitment purposes - $1,700.
Who funds Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| CareQuest Institute for Oral Health | 2022-12 | This Grant Is Intended To Support the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative To Advance A New Oral Health Policy Agenda That Was Developed Through A 2022 Medicaid Gap Analysis That Focused on Expanding Benefit Caps, Revising the Dental Therapy Licensure, and Building Public and Provider Support for Alternative Payment Models in Oral Health. | $140,000 |
| Connecticut Health Foundation | 2022-12 | This Grant Will Address Dental Access Issues for Adults on Husky. Cohi Will Advocate for An Increase in the Adult Dental Husky Fee Schedule in Order To Increase Provider Participation and Appointment Availability for Adults on Husky, Advocate for A Direct Educational Pathway To Dental Therapy (DT), A Profession Analogous To Physicians Assistants for the Dental Field, That Can Serve As A Diverse and Cost-Effective Workforce To Address Access To Care Long-Term, and Establish Internal Financial Sustainability Goals To Assure the Organization Continues To Advance Oral Health Access and Equity. | $42,500 |
| Connecticut Health Foundation | 2022-12 | This Grant Will Address Dental Access Issues for Adults on Husky. Cohi Will Advocate for An Increase in the Adult Dental Husky Fee Schedule in Order To Increase Provider Participation and Appointment Availability for Adults on Husky, Advocate for A Direct Educational Pathway To Dental Therapy (DT), A Profession Analogous To Physicians Assistants for the Dental Field, That Can Serve As A Diverse and Cost-Effective Workforce To Address Access To Care Long-Term, and Establish Internal Financial Sustainability Goals To Assure the Organization Continues To Advance Oral Health Access and Equity. | $42,500 |
| ...and 5 more grants received |
Personnel at Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Thomas J Clarke | Executive Director | | 2023-11-14 |
| Sandra Kaye Baker | Office Manager | | 2022-10-28 |
| Pareesa Ch Goodwin | Past Executive Director | $41,521 | 2022-12-31 |
| Stephen Eppler-Epstein | Interim Execdir | $44,896 | 2022-12-31 |
| Tj Clarke | Past Executive Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $311,070 | $244,393 | 27.3% |
| Program services | $83,724 | $57,198 | 46.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $65 | $101 | -35.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $394,859 | $301,692 | 30.9% |
Organizations like Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Positive Directions | 501(c)(3) | Wichita, KS | $217,061 |
| Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $988,611 |
| Health Care for All Oregon | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $240,187 |
| Family Voices of Minnesota | 501(c)(3) | St Paul, MN | $314,157 |
| Upstream Public Health | 501(c)(3) | Salem, OR | $234,785 |
| Global to Local Health Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Seatac, WA | $1,825,795 |
| Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ New Mexicans | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $189,949 |
| Georgians for A Healthy Future | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $1,188,624 |
| Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $1,310,847 |
| Oral Health Kansas | 501(c)(3) | Topeka, KS | $569,007 |
Data update history
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic health orgsHealth organizationsCharities
Issues
Health
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 53 Oak St
- Hartford, CT 06106
- Metro area
- Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- County
- Capitol Planning Region, CT
- Website URL
- ctoralhealth.org/Â
- Phone
- (860) 246-2644
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-2380576
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2002
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- E70: Public Health Programs
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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