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Bristol Hospital Development Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2577740 · Bristol, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRISTOL HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF BRISTOL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE GROUP THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF HOSPITAL AND AFFILIATE-BASED DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAMS. THE BRISTOL HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION WHICH EXISTS TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, INVEST, MANAGE, DISBURSE AND COORDINATE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS ON BEHALF OF BRISTOL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE GROUP AND ITS AFFILIATES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$264,892
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
4
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$687,770, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 89% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 149% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 23 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, 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. $169,504 spent. THE BRISTOL HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION MAINTAINS FOR BRISTOL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE GROUP A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SEEKING PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES/CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FOUR PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:1) PROCUREMENT OF CAPITAL AND MAJOR GIFTS THROUGH PERIODIC CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT NEW CAPITAL AND PROGRAM NEEDS;2) PROCUREMENT OF ANNUAL GIFTS THROUGH DIRECT MAIL, MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT AND OTHER BROAD-BASED FUNDRAISING TECHNIQUES TO ADDRESS SHORT-TERM CAPITAL AND PROGRAM NEEDS;3) CONDUCT SPECIAL EVENTS TO INVOLVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SOLIDIFY AND ENHANCE DONOR RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTE THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE BRISTOL HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION;4) PROCUREMENT OF PLANNED GIFTS AND PROMOTION OF CHARITABLE ESTATE PLANNING TO BUILD ENDOWMENT FOR LONG-RANGE NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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