Nonprofit Status

The Iris Center operates as a nonprofit primary care clinic. It was created to provide healthcare in a way that serves the community rather than generating profit.

Healthcare at The Iris Center is structured around care delivery, not financial incentives. Any revenue generated through services or community support is used to sustain clinic operations, support providers and staff, and ensure the clinic can continue serving patients.

Legal and Tax Status
The Iris Center operates as a program of The Iris Project, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.

Contributions made to support The Iris Center are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donation receipts are provided for record-keeping purposes.

Use of Funds
Funds received by The Iris Center are used to support the clinic as a whole. This includes operational expenses, staffing, facilities, supplies, and the infrastructure required to provide care.

No portion of funds is distributed for private benefit or profit. All financial decisions are made in support of the clinic’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Oversight and Accountability
As a nonprofit program, The Iris Center operates under applicable federal and state regulations governing nonprofit organizations. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors responsible for fiduciary oversight and governance.

Financial records are maintained in accordance with legal and reporting requirements, and the organization remains accountable to its governing structure and regulatory obligations.