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Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary

EIN 04-2595304 · Hyannis, MA

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

Points to look into

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

TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND CAPE COD HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND PHILANTHROPY

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no 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.
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

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$4,857 spent. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CAPE COD HOSPITAL AND OTHER CAPE COD CHARITIES BY FUNDRAISING AND OPERATING A THRIFT SHOP. THE ORGANIZATION HAS GRANTED ALL OF ITS $1 MILLION PLEDGE FROM FISCAL YEAR 2019 (2018 TAX YEAR) TO CAPE COD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, INCLUDING A $200,000 FINAL PAYMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. STARTING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 (2025 TAX YEAR), THE ORGANIZATION WILL START TO MAKE GRANTS ON ITS $1 MILLION MULTI-YEAR PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH CAPE COD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND RECORDED AS A GRANT PAYABLE ON ITS BALANCE SHEET. DURING FISCAL YEAR SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MADE A $3,000 GRANT COMMITTMENT TO CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TO FUND THE COLLEGE'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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