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Gettysburg Hospital Foundation

EIN 23-2251358 · York, PA

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 FOUNDATION BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT ALL FUNDS RAISED IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION BE DISTRIBUTED TO, OR BE HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF, GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL.

Income
$977,711
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 35%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$3.2 million, president & ceo - wellspan health

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • 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

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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 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. $817,373 spent. GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO INSPIRE GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE IN ADAMS COUNTY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT NORTHERN MARYLAND.GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DESIGNATES MONEY RAISED TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDS:WHERE NEEDED MOST - BE A PART OF RESPONDING TO EMERGING NEEDS. GIVING TO THIS FUND ENABLES US TO ADDRESS THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED FOR WELLSPAN HEALTH.CANCER PATIENT HELP FUND - LEND A HAND TO PATIENTS FACING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS THAT OFTEN RESULT FROM DEALING WITH THE IMPACT OF CANCER. THIS FUND HELPS WITH BASIC LIVING EXPENSES, SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES.WELLSPAN ADAMS COUNTY PATIENT SUPPORT FUND - HELP PATIENTS WHO HAVE NEEDS THAT AFFECT THEIR TREATMENT OR HEALTH OUTCOMES. THIS FUND HELPS AT-RISK PATIENTS WITH FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS.LINDA'S FUND - HELP PROVIDE IN-HOME CARE TO PATIENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING WHILE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES.ESTHER LITTLE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - THE ESTHER G. LITTLE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2007 BY LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST ESTHER LITTLE. THE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS THOSE PURSUING AN EDUCATION IN NURSING WITH THE INTENT TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.TWILA CHARLES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - THIS FUND HELPS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING VITAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HACC) NURSING STUDENTS. MONEY IS RAISED BY GHF AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE NURSING DEPARTMENT AT HACC.FUTURE PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - HELP PROVIDE FUNDING TO THIS UNIQUE WELLSPAN INITIATIVE TO SPONSOR MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. SCHOLARSHIPS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A CONNECTION TO A LOCAL WELLSPAN COMMUNITY AND REQUIRE THEM TO RETURN TO WORK WITHIN THE WELLSPAN FOOTPRINT FOLLOWING THEIR GRADUATION.SPOTLIGHT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH - INVESTS IN THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN TO ELIMINATE HEALTH AND ACHIEVEMENT INEQUITIES LATER IN LIFE BY PROVIDING LITERACY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. THIS FUND SUPPORTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN IN OUR REGIONS OF CARE TO DEVELOP IN SAFE, STABLE, NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS.SEE WELLSPAN HEALTH - 2025 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT LOCATED AT HTTPS://WWW.WELLSPAN.ORG/ABOUT-WELLSPAN/IMPROVING-HEALTHY-COMMUNITIES/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT.

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 September 1987.

    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: Gettysburg Hospital (York, PA), EIN 23-1352220. 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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