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Hitchcock Foundation

EIN 02-0222139 · Lebanon, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HITCHCOCK FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO AID AND ADVANCE THE STUDY AND INVESTIGATION OF HUMAN AILMENTS AND INJURIES; AND THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, RELIEF, AND CURE THEREOF; AND THE STUDY AND INVESTIGATION OF PROBLEMS OF HYGIENE, HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE; AND THE PROMOTION OF MEDICAL, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$261,237
Spending
$722,415
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 177% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $632,883 spent. THE HITCHCOCK FOUNDATION PROVIDES BETWEEN 15 AND 20 GRANTS PER YEAR AND SPONSORS OVER 300 ADVISED FUNDS THAT SUPPORT CLINICALLY-ORIENTED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR MISSION. SPONSORED RESEARCH FUNDS SUPPORT DISCRETE CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND ARE FUNDED BY EXTERNAL SOURCES INCLUDING CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS. ADVISED FUNDS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THEY ARE FUNDED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS INTENDED TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH OUR CHARITABLE MISSION, PARTICULARLY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. THEY ARE NOT DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS; RATHER, THE ADVISERS ARE SCIENTISTS AND CLINICIANS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE AREAS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY THE FUND. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESEARCH GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS; AMOUNTS AWARDED RANGE FROM $1,000 TO $125,000 AND ARE AWARDED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1947.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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