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Baystate Health Inc

EIN 04-2105941 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES EVERY DAY, WITH QUALITY AND COMPASSION.

Income
$27.3 million
Spending
$22.6 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
37.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 34%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$2.8 million, trustee (thru 6/3/24)/president & ceo - bh

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 20 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $15.5 million spent. BAYSTATE HEALTH, INC. (BAYSTATE HEALTH OR BH) BASED IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS IS THE PARENT CORPORATION OF AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH THE MISSION "TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY, WITH QUALITY AND COMPASSION." BH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, AS NECESSARY, FUNDING FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, MOSTLY FUNDED BY BH BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS. PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, FORMERLY PARTNERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY, IS THE PRIMARY RECIPIENT OF BH SUPPORT. BAYSTATE HEALTH CURRENTLY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER (BMC), LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, IS THE LARGEST OF THE FOUR HOSPITALS IN THE BAYSTATE HEALTH SYSTEM. BMC, THE LEADING HEALTH FACILITY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, IS THE ONLY TERTIARY CARE REFERRAL MEDICAL CENTER AND LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER IN THE REGION. IT IS ALSO HOME TO WESTERN NEW ENGLAND'S ONLY NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNITS. BMC IS A 768-BED, TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ACADEMIC TEACHING HOSPITAL. BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER (BFMC), LOCATED IN GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, IS A 89-BED, TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. BFMC SERVES THE NORTHERN TIER OF NORTHWESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN VERMONT. BAYSTATE WING HOSPITAL CORPORATION (BWH), LOCATED IN PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS, IS A 40-BED, TAX-EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. BAYSTATE TOTAL HOME CARE, INC. (BTHC), LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, IS A TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT, SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF BMC. BAYSTATE NOBLE HOSPITAL, INC. (BNH), LOCATED IN WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, IS A 65-BED TAX-EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. BNH PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER WESTFIELD COMMUNITY. BAYSTATE MEDICAL PRACTICES, INC. (BMP) IS A MULTI-SPECIALTY ACADEMIC GROUP PRACTICE ESTABLISHED AS A TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS OF BAYSTATE HEALTH AS WELL AS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE AND OUTREACH SERVICES. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND, INC. (BVNAH) IS A TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOME HEALTH CARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, PRIMARILY IN THE HOME SETTING. BVNAH MEETS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BY BRINGING EXPERIENCED NURSES, REHABILITATION THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND HOME CARE AIDES TO PATIENTS' HOMES. HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. (HNE) IS A TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION. IT IS LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. HNE'S SERVICE AREA IN MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDES FRANKLIN, BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES AND PART OF WORCESTER COUNTY. HNE ALSO SERVES HARTFORD, LITCHFIELD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT. BAYSTATE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC. (BAS) IS A TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE BH SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, MARKETING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, INFORMATION SERVICES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. BAYSTATE HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. (BHF) IS A TAX EXEMPT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUND-RAISING FOR HEALTHCARE RELATED ACTIVITIES, IN SUPPORT, AND FOR THE BENEFIT, OF BH AND THOSE SUBSIDIARIES OF BH THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, AND TO HOLD ENDOWMENT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS, AND OTHER FUNDS FOR THEIR BENEFIT. INGRAHAM CORPORATION (IC) IS A FOR-PROFIT, TAXABLE CORPORATION WHOSE MAIN PURPOSE IS FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES. BAYSTATE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (BHIC) IS A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY ORGANIZED AND LICENSED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS, BRITISH WEST INDIES. BHIC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE TO BH AND ITS CORPORATE AFFILIATES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES. BHIC ALSO OFFERS MALPRACTICE INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF BH'S MEDICAL STAFF WHO MEET CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 1993.

    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.

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