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Howard Community Healthcare Foundation Inc

EIN 13-4308061 · Willits, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE FRANK R. HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, DIVERSE AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF WILLITS, CA.

Income
$462,407
Spending
$9,060
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$117,955, executive director

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

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $9,000 spent. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. OUR FOUNDATION'S FUNDS ARE USED FOR PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE HEALTH CARE, BUT ARE NOT A PART OF THE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET OF FRANK R HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WHICH IS A HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT THE FOUNDATION ROUTINELY SUPPORTS THROUGH CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, ETC. GIFTS TO HOWARD COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC, ARE USED TO CONSTRUCT AND UPGRADE FACILITIES, WHICH NO DOUBT HAVE AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ON OUR REGION, PURCHASE PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT, ENHANCE PATIENT-RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR REGION'S CITIZENS, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS EMBARKING ON CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE, SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND BUILD ENDOWMENT TO ASSURE, IN PERPETUITY, THAT HEALTHCARE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND REGION MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CARE AND SERVICE.

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 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 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 December 2005.

    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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