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Holyoke Medical Center Inc

EIN 22-2520073 · Holyoke, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission at Holyoke Medical Center is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect and dignity for our patients, visitors and staff. We do that through expert and compassionate care, education and knowledge sharing, community partnerships, fostering innovation and growth and by inspiring hope in all we touch. We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost effective care to all.

Income
$306.2 million
Spending
$321.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
2,113
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$1.4 million, neurosurgeon

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 14 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.

  • 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $277.6 million spent. Holyoke Medical Center, Inc. (HMC) strives to serve the health needs of their medical service community in a high quality and efficient manner. To this end, HMC shall: (1) provide compassionate care to all of whom it serves with a commitment to developing cultural diversity and competencies in our programs and workforce so that we may better serve our patients; (2) identify and serve those needs which are prevalent and substantial in the community as a whole, or within major population groups, and which can be adequately met by the provision of basic primary and secondary health care services; (3) provide information, education, and expertise to our community in order to promote the general health of its citizens; (4) provide an environment of excellence and growth in which health care professionals can use their skills and abilities to the fullest extent possible; (5) provide competitive wages and benefits, as well as safe and dignified working conditions, for all employees; (6) ensure financial responsibility in the operation of the medical center in order to guarantee the future viability of our mission; (7) provide a formal, public, and ongoing program of community benefits, in cooperation with community individuals and organizations, to improve the health status of the public including especially the medically and economically vulnerable. Holyoke Medical Center, Inc. provided inpatient, outpatient, OB/GYN, and emergency healthcare services and certain physician services to the residents of Holyoke, Massachusetts and the surrounding communities. Inpatient healthcare services included medical, surgical, critical care, cardiac, obstetrical, psychiatric, and oncology services. During FY 2025, HMC provided 43,931 patient days of inpatient services with 7,686 discharges. Outpatient healthcare services included a full array of diagnostic, therapeutic, and behavioral health services. During FY 2025, HMC had 461,203 outpatient visits. Emergency services were provided by a 24-hour emergency department. During FY 2025, HMC had 44,069 emergency department visits.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 1985.

    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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