Support Primary Health Care
Give health. Give hope.
Your gift helps Primary Health Care provide medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services for people across Central Iowa.
Primary Health Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 42-1350092. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Your support at work
Why your gift matters
Your gift can support care and programs that help people across Central Iowa stay connected to the services they need.
Health care close to home
PHC provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for people across Central Iowa.
Support beyond the clinic
Homeless Support Services connects people without housing in Polk County with outreach, case management, and care.
HIV care and support
The Project of PHC offers confidential, low- or no-cost HIV services, from testing to treatment and ongoing support.
Your impact
Care that reaches across Central Iowa
The 2026 Annual Report shares the reach of PHC’s care and support services.
Across PHC
- 38,382
- patients served in 2025
- 129,757
- total visits in 2025
- 92%
- patient satisfaction rate
Homeless Support Services
- 3,000
- households served annually
- 2,500
- intakes provided annually
The Project of PHC
- 94%
- viral suppression rate among PHC patients living with HIV
The statewide viral suppression rate is 80%.
PHC-wide figures reflect 2025 results. Homeless Support Services figures are annual totals listed in the report.
Ways to give
Choose the way that works for you
Make a one-time gift, give throughout the year, or support PHC in another way.
Give online
Make a secure online gift and choose where you would like your donation to go.
Give OnlinePrefer Venmo? Give to @phciowa.
Give with VenmoMonthly giving
Set up a recurring gift to support PHC throughout the year. Choose the monthly option in the online giving form.
Set up a monthly giftEmployer matching
Your employer may match your gift. Ask your human resources team about its matching gift program.
PHC’s EIN: 42-1350092
Mail a check
Make your check payable to Primary Health Care and mail it to:
PHC Fund Development1200 University Ave., Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50314
In-kind donations
PHC accepts new or gently used items for people experiencing homelessness. Current needs change with the season.
See item needs and drop-off detailsPlanned and legacy gifts
You can give through a donor-advised fund, transfer stock, make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA, or include PHC in your will.
Contact PHC Fund DevelopmentFundraising updates
See what your support makes possible
Read about PHC’s work, community partnerships, and the people who help support care across Central Iowa.
Annual report
2026
Primary Health Care Marks 45 Years Serving Central Iowa
Explore PHC’s 2025 impact, financial information, community partnerships, and 45 years of service.
Read the storyTogether for Health
October 30, 2025
Together for Health 2025: Celebrating Generosity and Community
The 2025 event raised nearly $40,000 to support health care and support services for individuals and families across Central Iowa.
Read the storyCommunity partnership
May 7, 2025
PHC Helps Launch Polk County’s Blueprint to End Homelessness
Learn how PHC and community partners are working together on a plan connecting health, housing, and support services.
Read the story