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Kaleida Health Foundation

EIN 16-1579143 · Buffalo, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SOLICIT, MAINTAIN, & ENHANCE THE VALUE OF PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO KALEIDA HEALTH IN THEIR MISSION TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$429,909, chief development officer

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 249% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    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. $1.8 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS UNDER KALEIDA HEALTH, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM: BUFFALO GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER DEGRAFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MILLARD FILLMORE SUBURBAN HOSPITAL GATES VASCULAR INSTITUTE HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF WNY, AN AFFILIATE HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY.WITH SUPPORT FROM ITS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANY VOLUNTEERS, THE ORGANIZATION RAISES GIFTS IN THE FORM OF CASH, STOCKS, ESTATE GIFTS, CORPORATE GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.BY FOSTERING CHARITABLE RELATIONSHIPS AND INCREASING PHILANTHROPY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS KALEIDA HEALTH IN ITS' MISSION TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE:1. KALEIDA BALL - AN ANNUAL GALA THAT IS A PREMIER FUNDRAISER FOR KALEIDA HEALTH AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS PATRONS AND ATTENDEES IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT AS WELL AS CONDUCT OVERALL ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENT INCLUDING DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE EVENT TOOK PLACE ON MARCH 2ND, 2024. THE EVENT RAISED A NET INCOME OF $174,430. 2. KALEIDA CLASSIC - AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION AND KALEIDA HEALTH. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS PATRONS AND PARTICIPANTS IN ADVANCE OF THE TOURNAMENT. THE 2024 EVENT WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT WANAKAH COUNTRY. THE EVENT RAISED A NET INCOME OF $112,124.3. TEE OFF FOR TOTS GOLF TOURNAMENT - AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN WHO LIVE AT THE HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN PEDIATRIC PAVILION. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS PATRONS AND PARTICIPANTS IN ADVANCE OF THE TOURNAMENT AS WELL AS CONDUCT OVERALL ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENT. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 THEY WERE AT THE NIAGARA FALLS COUNTRY CLUB, THE EVENT RAISED A NET INCOME OF $39,610.A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE OPERATING ACTIVITY REFLECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION OCCURS WITHIN THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS. IN MANY CASES THE USE OF THESE FUNDS IS EITHER PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED BY THE DONOR. SEE SCHEDULE D, PART V FOR FURTHER DETAIL REGARDING THESE FUNDS.

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 July 2000.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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