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Sisters of Charity Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2283077 · Buffalo, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SISTERS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND SERVICES OF SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK AND CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
54.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.9 million, president & chief executive officer administration

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 8 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 (3)
  1. $537,650 spent. THE SISTERS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR CAPITAL RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO ENSURE THAT OUR CLINCIAL CAREGIVERS HAVE ACCESS TO UP-TO-DATE FACILITIES AND STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY.
  2. $30,786 spent. THE SISTERS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR STAFF EDUCATION INCLUDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES AT CONFERENCES. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS, AS WELL AS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE STAFF.
  3. $355,682 spent. THE SISTERS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ALSO SERVES AS AN IMPORTANT VEHICLE FOR THE ENDOVASCULAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND CARDIAC REHAB FUND.

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 October 13, 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 January 1980.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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