Chester County Hospital
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL IS A DEDICATED, COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPITAL COMMITTED TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE, CONSISTENT WITH THE IDENTIFIABLE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE CHESTER COUNTY AREA RESIDENTS.
- Income
- $463.4 million
- Spending
- $493.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -11.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 3,114
- Volunteers
- 635
- Highest pay
- $3.3 million, ex-officio trustee
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 112% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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)
- $475.2 million spent. THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL (CCH) IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM (UPHS). IN KEEPING WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE, UPHS ACCEPTS PATIENTS IN SERIOUS NEED OF MEDICAL CARE REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL STATUS. UPHS MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR LEVELS OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT OF PAYMENT FORGONE, BASED ON ESTABLISHED RATES, FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. UPHS ALSO PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE OR MEET THE CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY, AND CERTAIN AMOUNTS CHARGED FOR SUCH SERVICES ARE DEEMED TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. IN FY2025, CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL PROVIDED $24.7 MILLION IN CHARITY AND UNDERFUNDED CARE FOR MEDICAID FAMILIES. CCH IS A DEDICATED, COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION WHICH ENJOYS INTEGRATED PROVIDER RELATIONSHIPS THAT FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL AND PERSONAL SERVICE. CCH SEEKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY AND STRIVES TO EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF THOSE IT SERVES, MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND PROMOTE A REWARDING WORK ENVIRONMENT. CCH PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HEALTHCARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF CCH, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES AND FURTHER, THAT OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION. THEREFORE, IN KEEPING WITH ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, CCH PROVIDES: - FREE CARE AND/OR SUBSIDIZED CARE, - CARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT OR BELOW COST - HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WILL BE CONSIDERED WHERE THE NEED AND/OR AN INDIVIDUAL'S INABILITY TO PAY COEXISTS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, AND A VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. EMERGENCY CARE IS PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF A PERSON'S ABILITY TO PAY. CCH SERVICES 17,465 INPATIENTS AND PROVIDED MORE THAN 523,000 UNITS OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. UNITS OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE: PRE-NATAL CLINIC VISITS, LAB REGISTRATIONS, RADIOLOGY TESTS, PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES. ALSO OBSERVATION PATIENTS OF 2,865 WERE SERVED. CCH PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT BELOW COST. RECOGNIZING ITS MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. TO THE EXTENT REIMBURSEMENT IS BELOW COST, CCH RECOGNIZES THESE AMOUNTS AS CHARITY CARE IN MEETING IT'S MISSION TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. CHARITY CARE IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH MANY REDUCED PRICE SERVICES AND FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BASED UPON ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES WHICH CCH BELIEVES WILL SERVE A BONA FIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED. THESE INCLUDE: - COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS REACHING MANY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH A COST OF $1,498,000. - COST TO PROVIDE FREE CARE OF $8,121,000 (EXCLUDING BAD DEBTS). - VOLUNTEERS NUMBERED APPROX 477, WITH 35,891 HOURS OF SERVICE. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES REACHED INCLUDE: - PROVIDING SCREENINGS, LABS AND RADIOLOGY TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FREE CLINICS - PROVIDING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES - PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT DURING HOSPITAL STAYS - MAINTAINING CALL CENTER WITH UP TO DATE LISTING OF ALL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES SERVICING CHESTER COUNTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS - PROVIDING DIABETES EDUCATION IN HIGH RISK AREAS - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BASED ON AN IDENTIFIED CHRONIC DISEASE ISSUE - PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED COST CARE FOR PRENATAL PATIENTS WHO MEET CHARITY GUIDELINES THE PENN MEDICINE CARES GRANT CONTINUES TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES LED BY EMPLOYEES AND MEDICAL STUDENTS BY AWARDING FUNDING ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. THESE GRANTS CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES ESSENTIAL TO ADVANCING FAIR HEALTH OUTCOMES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2012, AND INCLUDING FY2025, THE PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED OVER 1,264 PROJECTS, DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN $1.38 MILLION IN TOTAL FUNDING. WE EAGERLY ANTICIPATE THE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THAT FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT PENN MEDICINE WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS WERE SUPPORTED BY CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AND FUNDING FROM PENN MEDICINE WITHIN FY25: FOOD BASKETS FOR VETERANS IN COATESVILLE: LAST YEAR, THE LOCAL EAGLE SCOUT TROOP COORDINATED AND DONATED 60 FOOD BASKETS TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN COATESVILLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. FUNDING THIS YEAR WILL ALLOW HER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FOOD BASKETS TO 100. THIS YEAR'S TARGET POPULATION IS THE AREA'S VETERANS WHO ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THE PLAN IS TO PARTNER AGAIN WITH THE BOY SCOUTS, WHILE HELPING TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES, AND REFLECT PENN MEDICINE'S VALUES OF COMPASSION AND SERVICE. HEARTS AT HOME PLATE: CHESTER VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 125 GIRLS, AGES 7-16. UNFORTUNATELY, THE LEAGUE WAS OPERATING WITHOUT AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) ON ITS SOFTBALL FIELD. FUNDING WILL GO TOWARD THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AED. IMPROVING HEART HEALTH IN PARKESBURG: EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ASCENSION IN PARKESBURG HOSTS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS AS WELL AS LIBRARY EVENTS. THE GRANT WILL GO TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED), WHICH WOULD HELP INTRODUCE THE CHURCH TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY AS A RESOURCE FOR SUPPORT AND INFORMATION REGARDING HE
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1933.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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