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Kadlec Foundation

EIN 23-7005501 · Richland, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN RICHLAND, WA. BY ENHANCING ITS ABILITY TO MEET EMERGING HEALTHCARE NEEDS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$214,544, chief philanthropy off. (part year)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% 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 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    16 of 17 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 December 31, 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. $1.9 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O.IN 2024, THE KADLEC FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: - 170 IN- AND OUT-PATIENTS ACCESSED ASSISTANCE FOR HOTEL STAYS AND FUEL VOUCHERS THROUGH OUR GOOD SAMARITAN FUND, ASSISTING WITH TRAVEL NEEDS DIRECTLY RELATED TO CARE, FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF $8,729.- $52,420 BENEFITED THE POPULATION HEALTH PROGRAM, SUPPORTED BY THE KADLEC FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE UNHOUSED AND MEMBERS OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES 322 INDIVIDUALS ASSISTED BY THE RANGE COMMUNITY CLINIC, A MOBILE UNIT PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. ANOTHER 613 WERE HELPED THROUGH A PROGRAM AT THE MID-COLUMBIA LIBRARY, A FREE SERVICE THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES THEY NEED. ANOTHER 781 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY PROGRAM, AND 518 UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE KADLEC'S HOMEROOM CONNECT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES MONTHLY MEALS, CLOTHES, HAIRCUTS AND HEALTH SERVICES. SUPPORT TO POPULATION HEALTH ALSO INCLUDING EMERGENT ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING WARMING KITS, COOLING KITS, HYGIENE KITS, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, CARE SEATS, GRAB BARS, LIFESAVING MEDICATION, TRANSPORTATION AND A LIFT BATTERY. THE KADLEC FOUNDATION FURNISHED KADLEC PRIMARY CARE CLINICS WITH 265 BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS FOR PATIENTS WHO NEED TO SELF-MONITOR AND CANNOT PURCHASE ONE.- THE KADLEC FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 25 STUDENTS AT COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE, TOTALING $52,290 AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO 20 STUDENTS AT WSU-TRI CITIES, TOTALING $41,904 FOR A TOTAL OF $94,194 FOR 45 STUDENTS PURSUING HEALTH CARE CAREERS.- 8,280 PEOPLE WERE PART OF THE HEALTHY AGES PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ATTENDING MONTHLY WELLNESS CLASSES, A MEDICARE CLASS, ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT, MALL WALKERS, END OF LIFE CLASSES AND DIRECT CONSULTATIONS.- THE FIRST COMMUNITY WELLNESS CON S.A.B.O.R CLASSES WERE HELD IN DECEMBER 2024 WITH 56 PARTICIPANTS - SABOR MEANS FLAVOR AND REPRESENTS HEALTH, ACCESS, DANCE, OPPORTUNITY AND REPAIR. COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN A FREE ZUMBA CLASS TO PROMOTE MOVEMENT, WHILE ORGANIZATIONS PRESENT RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY.- 61 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED A ONE-WEEK INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL FIELDS TO HELP FILL FUTURE HEALTH CARE ROLES.- MORE THAN 1,200 BOOKS WERE DONATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR PATIENTS IN KADLEC'S NICU TO SUPPORT FAMILY BONDING AND INCREASE SPEECH/LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 February 1969.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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