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Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional Inc

EIN 21-0662542 · Cape May Ch, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MERGED WITH THE COOPER HEALTH SYSTEM, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY (CHS) IN JULY OF 2024. COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAPE REGIONAL, INC. ("CRMC") IS A GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL LOCATED IN CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NEW JERSEY. CRMC'S MISSION ALIGNS WITH THE CHS MISSION 'TO SERVE, TO HEAL, AND TO EDUCATE. THE VISION FOR THE ENTIRE COOPER HEALTH SYSTEM, IS 'WE WILL BE THE BEST PLACE TO BE A PATIENT, THE BEST PLACE TO WORK, AND THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE MEDICINE'. CRMC IS RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND OPERATES IN A NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER, OFFERING MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$145.4 million
Spending
$151.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
1,334
Volunteers
195
Highest pay
$2.1 million, president/ceo - trustee

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $114.8 million spent. KEY SERVICES & PROGRAMS:- EMERGENCY CARDIAC CARE: CRMC PARTNERED WITH PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE PENN HEART RESCUE PROGRAM, PROVIDING RAPID CARDIAC INTERVENTION AND TRANSPORT FOR HEART ATTACK PATIENTS, AND IS NOW PART OF THE COOPER CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM.- CARDIOPULMONARY HEALTH: SERVICES INCLUDE CARDIAC REHABILITATION, LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT, EECP FOR REFRACTORY ANGINA, OUTPATIENT NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, AND A SLEEP DISORDERS LABORATORY.- KIDNEY CARE: THE INPATIENT PERITONEAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM ALLOWS CAPE MAY COUNTY PATIENTS TO RECEIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE LOCALLY.- CRITICAL CARE: COOPER HEALTH SYSTEM AND ADVANCED ICU CARE, CRMC PROVIDES ON-SITE AND TELEMEDICINE CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN COVERAGE 24/7.- CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE: INCLUDES AMBULATORY SURGERY, CANCER CARE THROUGH THE MD ANDERSON AT COOPER CANCER CENTER, ADVANCED IMAGING, AND WOUND HEALING.- LABORATORY MEDICINE: ACCREDITED BY THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS, OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE TESTING AND OUTREACH SERVICES.AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS:- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM PRIOR TO MERGER- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CANCER NETWORK PRIOR TO MERGER - PENN CARDIAC CARE PRIOR TO MERGER- COOPER UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE INTENSIVIST PROGRAM- AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION- NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION- LICENSED BY NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES- ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION AND COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTSPATIENT STATISTICS (2024):- ADMISSIONS: 5,587- PATIENT DAYS: 30,553- SURGICAL PROCEDURES: 7,677- OUTPATIENT VISITS (INCLUDING ER): 184,459- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS: 37,408

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 October 1952.

    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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