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Hartford Hospital

EIN 06-0646668 · Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

To improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve.

Income
$2.9 billion
Spending
$2.7 billion
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
11,233
Volunteers
1,004
Highest pay
$4.8 million, ceo, hhc

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% 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 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 13 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $412.6 million spent. The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, a national leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research, cares for more patients and performs more advanced cardiac procedures than any other cardiac program in Connecticut with doctors using the most innovative technology available to provide the very best, personalized care for patients. Our Cardiologists care for your heart and blood vessels. They're skilled at diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart conditions without the use of surgery. The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular institute provides treatments to a wide range of heart and vascular conditions at all of our acute care hospitals, which includes Hartford Hospital. Dedicated to the care of the heart in all its complexities, Hartford Hospital's Cardiology Division offers outstanding multi-disciplinary cardiovascular programs designed to provide excellence in treatment, diagnosis and management through the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease.The Division offers the region's best cardiac health options. It has an unwavering commitment to provide the very best care to our cardiac patients who need clinical services, angioplasty, surgery or other procedures, as well as others who want to make their hearts healthier through preventive, pharmacological or rehabilitative therapy. Heart & Vascular Services provided at Hartford Hospital includes: Atrial Fibrillation CenterCardiovascular SurgeryChest Pain CenterCongestive Heart Disease CenterHeart Failure Infusion ProgramHeart Failure Rescue ProgramHeart TransplantationLDL-Apheresis CenterMinimally Invasive Maze SurgeryMitral Valve RepairNuclear CardiologyPreventive CardiologyTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) ProgramVascular LaboratoryVascular SurgeryAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseAbnormal Heart RhythmsAnginaAortic Aneurysm & DissectionAortic DiseaseBroken Heart SyndromeCardiac TumorsCardiomyopathyCarotid Artery DiseaseChest PainCholesterolCoronary Artery DiseaseDeep Vein ThrombosisEndocarditisHeart FailureHeart AttackHypertensionMarfan SyndromeMesenteric Artery DiseaseMitral Valve RepairMyocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)MyocarditisPalpitationsPericarditisPeripheral AneurysmPeripheral Artery DiseasePulmonary EmbolismRenal Artery DiseaseSyncopeThoracic Outlet SyndromeValvular Heart DiseaseVein TherapiesHartford Hospital has again been rated as the No. 1 hospital in the Hartford Metro Area and among the best hospitals in Connecticut for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report). The hospital was also recognized as high-performing in Knee replacements, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Hip Replacement, Kidney as well as other critical areas.For FY25, there were 68,102 cases with an average length of stay of 5.94 days.
  2. $231.5 million spent. During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute expanded and refined community-focused cancer support services addressing priority community health needs identified through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), including behavioral health, social determinants of health, nutrition, financial toxicity, caregiver support, and access to specialty supportive care.In FY25, services reached thousands of patients through psychosocial counseling, social work navigation, nutrition care, financial counseling, and peer support programs. Expanded staffing and virtual modalities improved access, while ongoing evaluation ensured alignment with identified community health needs.Psycho-oncology: Quality of Life Program (QOL):CHNA alignment: Behavioral health access, emotional support, continuity of care*1367 completed appointmentsHighlight: QOL services ensured continued access to evidence-based psychosocial oncology care, particularly for patients facing transportation, geographic, or work-related barriers.Expanded access integrating a post-doc fellow (.4FTE), offering non-billable services through training program to reduce barriers. Provided clinical supervision for psycho-oncology to support Ph.D work. Services continue to reach geographically dispersed patients and lower-barrier populations through telehealth.Oncology Social Work:CHNA alignment: Social determinants of health, financial distress, care coordinationSocial workers addressed housing insecurity, transportation barriers, employment loss, caregiver strain, and financial distress, supporting equitable cancer care access across regions.* 2,216 referralsTotal Referral Comparison (Selected Regions)Region FY24 FY25 % ChangeHartford 1,013 779 -23%Central & NW 355 415 +17%HOCC/CHH 251 489 +95%East 311 421 +35%SVMC 352 112 -68%Overall, FY25 showed better regional alignment of services to community need, particularly in underserved and growing regions.Highlights: Created referral order to streamline access to services across the system. Increased staffing by 1 FTE (CENTRAL).Oncology Registered Dietitian Services:CHNA alignment: Nutrition insecurity, treatment tolerance, chronic disease managementNutrition services supported treatment adherence, symptom management, and food securityparticularly for patients experiencing financial or functional vulnerability.* 4,336 patient encountersTotal Patient Volume (Assessments + Follow-ups)Site FY24 FY25 ChangeMidstate Medical Center 1,281 1,084 -197Hartford Hospital 1,405 1,434 +29The Hospital of Central CT 912 969 +57Backus Hospital 401 621 +220Charlotte Hospital 0 228 +228 Highlight: Increased staffing by 1.2FTEs (1 FF& .2 HTFD)Backus and Charlotte hospitals both showed substantial growth, addressing prior regional gaps. Hartford Hospital volume growth reflects FTE expansion from 0.6 0.8.Financial Counseling/Coordination:CHNA alignment: Financial hardship, insurance access, health equityFinancial counseling mitigated cancer-related financial distress and supported patient navigation through insurance, assistance programs, and care affordability.FY25 Status:* Financial counseling services expanded in Central/NW, Hartford, and Fairfield regions* No standardized Epic workflow or metrics, limiting quantifiable FY comparison at this time Integration achieved through collaboration with: * Financial Aid* Authorization departments* Oncology care teamsHighlight: Increased staffing by 1FTE (FF)Support Groups & Educational series:CHNA alignment: Mental health, caregiver support, patient educationSupport groups reduced isolation, enhanced coping skills, and delivered disease-specific education to patients and caregivers across HHC's service area.* 505 participantsHighlights: Added 2 new support groups- Head & Neck Support Group and Lymphedema Support Group (partnership with Rehab to facilitate)* 10 condition-specific and caregiver groups offered* Virtual and hybrid formats enhanced accessibilityTopics included: * Breast, prostate, GI, gynecologic, brain, head & neck cancers* Advanced cancer* Caregiver support* Nutrition educationCommunity-Based Cancer Outreach & Education (FY25):In FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach focused on cancer education, prevention, screening, and early detection. Through 180 community events, mobile screening programs, and partnerships with hospitals, FQHCs, and community clinics, services reached thousands of individuals statewide, many of whom were uninsured or medically underserved. These efforts resulted in early cancer detection, improved access to preventive services, and reduced health disparities across Hartford HealthCare's communities. During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach activities focused on education, prevention, screening, and clinical trial awareness, reaching individuals statewide many of whom experience barriers related to insurance status, geography, income, or system navigation.FY25 Outcomes:Community outreach activities increased cancer awareness, reduced barriers to preventive care, and promoted equitable participation in clinical research particularly among populations traditionally underrepresented in oncology trials.*180 community outreach events held statewide* ~3,200 individuals received cancer education* 9 cancer prevention education events, reaching 338 attendees* 11 cancer screening outreach events, resulting in 291 completed screenings* Screening focus areas included: - Prostate - Colorectal - Skin - Head & neck cancers * 143 new patients enrolled in clinical trials, supporting equitable access to innovative cancer treatmentsStrategic Outreach & Priority Populations:Strategic outreach ensured cancer prevention and early detection services reached communities with the greatest unmet health needs, advancing Hartford HealthCare's commitment to health equity.CHNA alignment: Health disparities, underserved populations, geographic access*Statewide outreach strategy
  3. $192.4 million spent. At Hartford HealthCare's Ayer Neuroscience Institute, the concept of a second opinion is taken to a new level. Each week, all our specialists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neurointensivists, and neuro-critical care nurses meet to review each individual case. Together, they pool their knowledge and experience to give our patients the most advanced treatment plan possible. We are the only System in the region that operates this way. We also have the region's only neurological intensive care unit.More than fifty million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system each year. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, memory disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, chronic headaches, spinal cord injuries, severe back and neck pain, seizures, and Parkinson's disease. The HHC Neuroscience Center offers a unique integration between neurology, neuroscience and neurosurgery, to give patients a comprehensive approach to treating and/or managing their symptoms and living a healthier, more balanced life. The Institute offer an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to care, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and techniques that enable us to provide every patient the best possible outcome. Our physicians practice some of the most advanced treatments available in the nation, including minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, at-home seizure monitoring and pain management.Conditions treated at the Institute include: Headaches; Epilepsy; Stroke; Movement Disorders; Multiple Sclerosis; Pain Management; Hearing Loss and more. The Institute is made up of departments that provide these services to our patients at its various locations that include Hartford Hospital. Our departments include: Epilepsy Center; Headache Center; Hearing and Balance Center; Memory Care Center; Chase Family Movement Disorder Center, among others. During FY25, Hartford Hospital treated 42,023 cases with an average length of stay of 7.67 days across its various locations within the Greater Hartford region.
  4. $1.7 billion spent. Hartford Hospital, founded in 1854, is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England with perhaps the region's busiest surgery practice and has been training physicians for over 160 years. It is a member of Hartford HealthCare Corporation, a large, diversified health care system.The hospital is a regional referral center that provides high-quality care in all clinical disciplines. Among its divisions is The Institute of Living, a 114-bed mental health facility with a national and international reputation of excellence. Jefferson House, a 104-bed long-term care facility, is also part of Hartford Hospital. The hospital's active medical staff includes more than 1,280 physicians and dentists. It is an 867-bed regional referral center that provides high quality care in all clinical disciplines. When hospitals can't provide advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. The hospital garners numerous awards and recognition including being ranked #1 in U.S. News & World Report's latest Regional Ranking.In addition to the above, the hospital provides services/programs including but not limited to the following:BariatricsBehavioral & Mental HealthBone & Joint InstituteCancer CareCardiology & Heart CareCedar Mountain CommonsCenter for Musculoskeletal HealthCritical CareCystic Fibrosis CenterDentalDiabetesEmergency ServicesEye CareEye SurgeryGastroenterologyHeadache CenterHearing & BalanceHerniasImaging ServicesIntegrative MedicineJefferson HouseLIFE STARLiver & HepatologyLung & PulmonaryMedical Weight LossMinimally Invasive SurgeryMovement Disorders CenterNeurosciencesPalliative CarePain TreatmentPediatricsPhysical RehabilitationPrimary Care & Family MedicineRobotic SurgerySenior ServicesSleep DisordersSpine CareStrokeSurgical Weight LossThoracic SurgeryTransplant ServicesTraumatologyUrology & KidneyVascularWomen's Health ServicesWound CareWeight Loss

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 November 6, 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 August 1953.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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