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Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary

EIN 23-1650350 · Sayre, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL (RPH). THE CONNECTION (GIFT SHOP) IS RUN BY THE ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AND OPERATES WITHIN THE HOSPITAL.

Income
$136,217
Spending
$141,888
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
45.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$606,062, director - pres/ceo rph

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 45.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 7 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $141,888 spent. THE ROBERT PACKER AUXILIARY CONSISTS OF ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE HOUSE OF HOPE, LIFELINE, AND GUTHRIE HOSPICE; MANAGING THE TREE FOR LIFE PROJECT, MAKING HEART PILLOWS FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THE DEB NOLES SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING STUDENTS. THE AUXILIARY RAISES MONEY THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ENDEAVORS INCLUDING HOSTING BOOK SALES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP. THE AUXILIARY HAS ASSISTED IN MANAGING AND STAFFING THE GIFT SHOP FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THE PROCEEDS FROM SALES BENEFIT AUXILIARY CAUSES AND THE DEB NOLES SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING STUDENTS.

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

  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 June 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 May 1965.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre, PA), EIN 24-0795463. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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