Central Peninsula Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support Central Peninsula Residents by seeking innovative partnerships, and creating resources for the health and wellness of our communities.
- Income
- $761,106
- Spending
- $442,913
- Spent on programs
- 60%
- Reserves
- 60.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $226,920, board member
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 60.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 54% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1560% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
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
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 June 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)
- $29,623 spent. The foundation sponsors and holds funds for Serenity House, a chemical dependency unit of Central Peninsula Hospital which is supported through prevention grants, and client resource funds. Prevention activities include community canvassing and assessment, a podcast program, and awareness campaigns. Client resources are used to provide transportation, therapeutic materials, and personal items necessary to make the stay of patients more comfortable as they receive chemical dependency treatment.
- $71,170 spent. The foundation sponsors, and holds funds for the Internal Medicine Residency program. This is funded by Premera Blue Cross to recruit internists to practice in rural areas of the state.
- $11,000 spent. The Foundation supports its mission by awarding individual scholarships to eligible recipients pursuing education and training in healthcare-related fields. These scholarships are designed to reduce financial barriers and encourage the development of a skilled workforce that aligns with the hospital's commitment to high-quality patient care and community health. Awards are granted based on established criteria, which may include academic achievement, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to serving in the healthcare field. Through this program, the Foundation invests in the professional growth of individuals while strengthening the long-term sustainability and excellence of healthcare services within the community.
- $152,981 spent. Other program service accomplishments include direct assistance to individuals and programs such as cancer care, patient prescriptions, patient transportation, cardiac rehabilitation, employee assistance, animal assistance, the Dr. Isaak Scholarship award, infant clothing donations to the Sarah's Closet program, Heritage Place activities and more.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 December 2005.
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 November 4, 2026.
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