Midstate Medical Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The mission of Midstate Medical Center is to improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve.
- Income
- $477.9 million
- Spending
- $447.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 2,029
- Volunteers
- 199
- Highest pay
- $797,280, hospitalist
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 60 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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
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)
- $103.8 million spent. Orthopedics:In partnership with the parent, Hartford HealthCare Corporation, the organization launched the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute at Midstate Medical Center. Designed and managed by our renowned Orthopedic specialists, the professionals at the Institute plan every detail to give patients the best possible experience for treatment and recovery.At 14,000 square feet, the Institute spans an entire pavilion of Midstate Medical Center that's been completely renovated and repurposed for Orthopedic patients and their guests. The Institute includes 21 all-private patient rooms and 11 operating rooms, a new Orthopedic rehabilitation space, separate kitchen facilities, and other convenient amenities to make the patient experience seamless, comforting, and safe.The Institute offers the latest treatments and techniques for bone, muscle, and joint problems to give patients a faster path to recovery. Our Orthopedic specialists are fellowship-trained in their area of expertise, so patients can be comforted knowing that their doctors are wholly focused on treating their injury and helping them move forward.The Institute is a dedicated Orthopedic hospital that offers a full continuum of care from first diagnosis through rehabilitation in areas including:*Joint Reconstruction (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, and Elbow)*Foot and Ankle Surgery*Podiatric Care*Hand Surgery*Spine Services*Artificial Disc Replacements*Arthroscopic Procedures*Fracture CareFor FY25, the Institute had 16,811 cases with an average length of stay of 3.13 days.
- $55.5 million spent. Gastroenterology:The Digestive Health Center of Midstate Medical Center (The Center) is a dedicated hospital center by board certified gastroenterologists and is located on the Hospital's main campus. For patients in central Connecticut, The Center is a comprehensive resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a full range of gastrointestinal disorders that affect the stomach, colon and digestive tract.The staff provides expert care to all of our patients and work together to provide a seamless transition from pre-procedure to procedure and room to home. Our staff ensures that each patient has a visit that is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We care for inpatients as well as an outpatient population.The Center provides upper services such endoscopies and colonoscopies as well as radiofrequency ablation for patients with high grade Barrett's Esophagus, and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram). Pulmonologist's frequent our department as we continue to care for patients having Bronchoscope procedures. Some other conditions treated at the Center include: Ulcerative Colitis; GERD (Heartburn); Diverticulitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Crohn's Disease; Barrett's Esophagus; and Colon Cancer.For FY25, the Center had 14,833 cases with an average length of stay of 4.84 days.
- $30.3 million spent. Heart and Vascular:Five of Hartford HealthCare's hospitals earned 63 Specialty Excellence Awards for the quality of care offered to patients in various categories, according to a new analysis by Healthgrades, a leading resource connecting consumers, physicians and health systems.Each year, Healthgrades evaluate hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 21 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. Their Specialty Excellence Awards recognize hospitals with superior performance in specific specialty lines and specialty focus areas, and indicate services where patients have a lower risk of complications."These awards underscore the value Hartford HealthCare places on quality of care and the commitment our teams have to making our facilities the best place for people in communities across the state to seek care. The awards represent the contributions of all hospital staff members," said Ajay Kumar, MD, FACP, SFHM, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Hartford HealthCare.The awards earned by Hartford HealthCare, by hospital, include:MidState Medical Center* Cardiac * Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure* Orthopedics * Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement, third consecutive year * Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery* Pulmonary * Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia, second consecutive year* Critical Care * Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis, second consecutive year* Outstanding Patient * Outstanding Patient Experience Award, second consecutive year * Top 10% in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience, second consecutive year * Top 15% in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience, second consecutive yearAt the completion of FY25, the Division of Heart and Vascular had approximately 11,084 cases with an average length of stay of 4.24 days.
- $217.4 million spent. MidState Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital located in Meriden, Connecticut, with satellite offices in Cheshire, Wallingford and Southington. Midstate Medical Center provides a broad spectrum of services that meets the needs of the community it serves. In towns across Central Connecticut, Midstate Medical Center is committed and focused on efforts to promote health and wellness. MidState has been in its current location since 1998, but its history dates back to the 1800s. Several additions and renovations make it the state-of-the-art facility of today. The Center provides services to its patients including: cancer care, diabetes and nutrition, digestive health, emergency/urgent care, family birthing, cardiac care, sleep disorders, general and minimally invasive surgery, spine and pain care, stroke care, wound management and more. Additional services, such as physician offices, lab and radiology are available in the Medical Office Building located on the campus.
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
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 June 1923.
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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