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Morris Hosital Auxiliary

EIN 20-8026364 · Morris, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT MORRIS HOSPITAL THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE. SPECIFICALLY, THE AUXILIARY RAISES FUNDS THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, SALES, AND THE GIFT SHOP AND PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOSPITAL AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$228,550
Spending
$224,150
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$855,241, president/ceo

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $215,000 spent. THE MORRIS HOSPITAL AUXILIARY PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE PROVISION OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE BY ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF MORRIS HOSPITAL THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED MORRIS HOSPITAL WITH 20,717 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND $215,000 IN FUNDING FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND GIFT SHOP PROCEEDS. THE AUXILIARY HOSTED TWO SPECIAL EVENTS THIS YEAR, THE AUXILIARY GALA AND GOLF TOURNAMENT. HELD IN FEBRUARY, THE GALA RAISED MORE THAN $140,000 IN NET PROCEEDS FOR THE HOSPITAL'S NEW CARDIAC CATH LAB. THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING WAS HELD IN SEPTEMBER AND RAISED MORE THAN $45,000 IN NET PROCEEDS FOR PATIENT TRANSPORTATION, LIFELINE AND MEDICATION DISPENSING PROGRAMS. THE AUXILIARY IS ALWAYS VERY GRATEFUL TO THE MANY ATTENDEES, SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO GENEROUSLY MAKE THESE LIFESAVING SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MORRIS HOSPITAL. THE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL AS WELL, DONATING $30,000 FROM SALES TO BENEFIT THE NEW MORRIS HOSPITAL CARDIAC CATH LAB. WHILE FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND GIFT SHOP SALES ARE THE HEART OF AUXILIARY FUNDRAISING, SERVICE REMAINS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE MISSION. IN 2024, MORRIS HOSPITAL AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 6,700 PATIENT RIDES THROUGH OUR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, ASSISTED MORE THAN 200 SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH OUR MORRIS HOSPITAL SHIP COUNSELORS; ASSEMBLED OVER 5,000 ADMISSION PACKETS FOR MH PATIENTS; SEWED, KNITTED AND CROCHETED BABY CAPS AND CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS FOR NEWBORNS IN OUR FAMILY BIRTHING SUITES; PLANNED, PLANTED & MAINTAINED OUR NEW SERENITY GARDEN; WELCOMED AND SCREENED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE RECEPTION DESK; SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR FREE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL PARADES, ASSISTED WITH THE SPECIAL EVENTS; STEWARDED THE RHYTHM OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAM BY PERFORMING CARDIAC SCREENINGS IN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS; SEWED LAP BLANKETS FOR CANCER PATIENTS AT OUR RADIATION THERAPY CENTER; AND MORE. WHILE THE NEEDS OF THE HOSPITAL HAVE CHANGED DURING ITS CENTURY-PLUS EXISTENCE, THE AUXILIARY'S COMMITMENT HAS NOT WAVERED AS ITS ROLE GROWS MORE SIGNIFICANT WITH EACH PASSING YEAR.

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 March 2007.

    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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