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Boone Hospital Foundation

EIN 03-0477306 · Columbia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SEEK FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EFFORTS OF BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER IN ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$687,054
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 73%
Employees
2
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$118,607, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 123% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $86,326 spent. PATIENT CARE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION FOR BHC WORKFORCE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADVANCED TRAINING/EDUCATION AND CRITICAL CARE CONFERENCES ALLOWING STAFF TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE.
  2. $208,091 spent. CURRENT NEED AND FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION: THE CURRENT NEED AND FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED FUNDS SUPPORT ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPANSIONS TO A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE HOSPITAL TO HELP IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS. BELOW ARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUPPORTED FROM THESE FUNDS: - CONTINUOUS AMBIENT RELAXATION ENVIRONMENT (CARE CHANNEL): THIS CHANNEL IS HELPFUL IN REDUCING PAIN, STRESS, RESTLESSNESS, ANXIETY AND FEAR IN PATIENTS. IT PROVIDES BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND IMAGES AND SUPPORTS THE PATIENTS CIRCADIAN RHYTHM WITH SUNRISE IMAGES IN THE MORNING AND SUNSET IN THE EVENING AND STARS AT NIGHT. THIS IS AVAILABLE ON EVERY TV IN THE FACILITY.- MEDICAL HEART AND LUNG PILLOWS: THESE PILLOWS ARE GIVEN TO POST SURGERY PATIENTS FOR SUPPORT WHILE DEEP BREATHING, COUGHING, TURNING OR CHANGING POSITIONS WHEN ACTIVITY IS RESUMED AFTER SURGERY. THEY PROVIDE HELP TO ACCELERATE HEALING AND AID IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, RELAXATION AND SLEEP.
  3. $32,917 spent. COMMUNITY BENEFITS: TO SEEK FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EFFORTS OF BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER IN ITS MISSION, WHICH IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hoag Hospital Foundation (Newport Beach, CA), EIN 95-3222343. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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