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Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation

EIN 04-3815973 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE HEALTH STATUS OF RESIDENTS OF THE TULSA, OKLAHOMA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA WITH PRIMARY FOCUS ON INDIGENT HEALTHCARE AND WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$223,630, treasurer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% 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 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. A $1,000,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO COUNSELING & RECOVERY SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA FOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE A NEW HEADQUARTER BUILDING. THE ORGANIZATION IS A LEADER IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS CAMPAIGN ALLOWS FOR INCREASED CAPACITY WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE 8,000 LOW-INCOME ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES FROM TULSA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
  2. $600,000 spent. A $600,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO HUNGER FREE OKLAHOMA, INC.. $300,000 WAS FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING AND $300,000 WAS TO ASSIST IN FUNDING A NEW STAFF POSITION FOCUSED ON "FOOD AS MEDICINE" WORK. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF TULSANS AND OKLAHOMANS STATEWIDE BY DECREASING FOOD INSECURITY WHILE IMPROVING THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
  3. $500,000 spent. A $500,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO FAMILY SAFETY CENTER, INC. IN SUPPORT OF A $27,000,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD A NEW 65,000 SQ. FT. FACILITY. FAMILY SAFETY CENTER HOSTS MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS OF PARTNER AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.
  4. $3.7 million spent. A $400,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO SPROUTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. A $356,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTION TO FUND A NEW HEALTHCARE TEAM. A $300,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO GATESWAY FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 4 NEW GROUP HOMES ON THE GATESWAY CAMPUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. A $250,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO CROSSOVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO FUND SECURING FQHC LOOK-ALIKE STATUS. A $226,765 GRANT WAS MADE TO COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OK FOR THE FROZEN MEAL PROGRAM AT LOCAL SCHOOLS. A $250,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE FOOD FIRST PHARMACY PROGRAM TO OU-TULSA. A $175,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO AMPLIFY, INC. FOR FUNDING SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATORS. A $154,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO BLACK WALL STREET BUSINESS CENTER FOR SUPPORT OF HEALTH MEMBERSHIPS AND START UP EQUIPMENT OF THE GREENWOOD HEALTH CLINIC. A $150,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO OKLAHOMA PROJECT WOMAN TO FUND BREAST HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN TULSA COUNTY. A $150,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES TO SUPPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAM SERVICES. A $150,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OKLAHOMA BIRTH EQUITY INITIATIVE IN TULSA. A $150,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER PROGRAM. A $125,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE STRONG TOMORROWS PROGRAM. A $100,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO YMCA FOR START-UP FUNDING FOR A NEW LOCATION. A $75,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO WOMEN EMPOWERING NATIONS FOR A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 8TH & 9TH GRADE STUDENTS. A $75,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO OPERATION AWARE OF OKLAHOMA FOR PREVENTION EDUCATION IN AREA SCHOOLS. A $68,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES TO FUND A WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC. A $60,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT PLAINS FOR EQUIPMENT AT THE TULSA CLINIC. A $60,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO NEW HOPE OKLAHOMA, INC. TO DEVELOP NEW CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN OF JUSTICE INVOLVED PARENTS. A $55,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ZERO SUICIDE ACADEMY. A $50,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO HEARTS FOR HEARING FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE TULSA CLINIC. A $50,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO 1ST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN ACQUIRING A NEW BUILDING. A $35,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO THE DEMAND PROJECT FOR PREVENTION EDUCATION REGARDING TRAFFICKED MINORS IN THE TULSA AREA. A $35,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO MODUS, INC. FOR AN ADA COMPLIANT VAN. A $35,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO SANGHA, INC. TO EQUIP A NEW RECOVERY HOME. A $30,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATION PROGRAM ON HOSPICE CARE. A $30,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO MEALS ON WHEELS METRO TULSA TO SUPPORT THE MORE THAN A MEAL PROGRAM. A $25,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE 1ST STEP MALE DIVERSION PROGRAM FUND. A $25,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO CHILD ADVOCACY NETWORK FOR OPERATING SUPPORT. A $21,300 GRANT WAS MADE TO PALMER ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES FOR THE MOM/KID REUNIFICATION PROGRAM. A $15,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO YWCA TULSA FOR THE REFUGEE HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM. A $15,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO TULSA METROPOLITAN MINISTRY FOR THE INTERFAITH SPIRITUAL COUNSEL PROGRAM AT TULSA FAMILY SAFETY CENTER. A $10,000 GRANT WAS MADE TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS OKLAHOMA TO UPGRADE THEIR TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2007.

    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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