York Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY GENERATING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE YORK-BASED ENTITIES OF WELLSPAN HEALTH, INCLUDING YORK HOSPITAL, HEALTHY COMMUNITY PHARMACY, WELLSPAN MEDICAL GROUP, VNA HOME HEALTH AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $6.4 million
- Spending
- $5.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 15.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 17 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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)
- $4.6 million spent. WELLSPAN YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE YORK-BASED ENTITIES OF WELLSPAN HEALTH.YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION DESIGNATES MONEY RAISED TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDS:GREATEST NEED - BE A PART OF RESPONDING TO EMERGING NEEDS. GIVING TO THIS FUND ENABLES US TO ADDRESS THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED FOR WELLSPAN HEALTH.HEART AND VASCULAR RESEARCH FUND: ASSIST ADVANCES IN MEDICAL INNOVATION. WELLSPAN CLINICIANS ARE IDENTIFYING THE NEWEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT METHODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THROUGH CAREFULLY DESIGNED AND CONDUCTED CLINICAL TRIALS.MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTER FUND - SUPPORT AN INNOVATIVE AND INTERACTIVE HIGH-TECH CLASSROOM THAT ENSURES A SAFE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO PATIENT ROOM FOR TRAINEES. THIS INVOLVES THE USE OF HIGH-FIDELITY MANNEQUINS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND REFINING, AND APPLIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN A REALISTIC CLINICAL SITUATION FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES.WELLSPAN VNA HOME CARE - PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH VITAL SERVICES SO THEY CAN RECOVER IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES.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.NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) FUND: ASSIST THE EXPANSION AND UPGRADE OF THE NICU, PURCHASE OF SPECIFIC SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT FOR PARENT ACTIVITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND CLINICAL PROGRAMS.SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) NURSE PROGRAM: PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SAFE PROVIDES LOCAL ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL TREATMENT, PROGRAM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. IT ALSO OFFERS NURSES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING.KIDS FIRST FUND: DONATE TO PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT RISK, FOCUSING ON PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTIVE CARE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.FUTURE PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: HELP PROVIDE FUNDING TO THIS UNIQUE WELLSPAN INITIATIVE TO SPONSOR MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. FOLLOWING GRADUATION, THE STUDENTS WILL WORK AT A WELLSPAN FACILITY.VALERIE HARDY-SPRENKLE NURSING LEADERSHIP EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: SUPPORT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL NURSES DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH.WELLNESS CENTER AT THE WELLSPAN YORK CANCER INSTITUTE: AID THE EXPANSION OF SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES AT WELLSPAN YORK CANCER CENTER, SUCH AS MASSAGE THERAPIES, PASTORAL CARE, YOGA AND MEDITATION, HOLISTIC TREATMENTS, PATIENT NAVIGATORS, FAMILY CONVERSATION AREAS AND AN APPEARANCE CENTER AND BOUTIQUE.OTHER: DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT TO A SPECIFIC NEED NOT LISTED.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
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 November 6, 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 January 2002.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. 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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