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Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation

EIN 23-7064009 · Ames, IA

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

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$237,807, executive director

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: 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 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 25

    15 of 15 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 (3)
  1. $2.8 million spent. SUPPORT TO MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER (MEDICAL CENTER): PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT THROUGH THE MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE MISSION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER THROUGH FUNDING OF VITAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION FUNDED MAJOR PROGRAMS IN 2024 INCLUDING HOSPICE, THE WILLIAM R BLISS CANCER CENTER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, AND THE DIABETES AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CENTER. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE STAFF AND PHYSICIAN TRAINING, SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $13,228 spent. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT:THE MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 14 MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER (MEDICAL CENTER) EMPLOYEES IN 2024 IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY. MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH EXPENSES SUCH AS UTILITY BILLS, MEDICAL BILLS, CAR PAYMENTS, CAR REPAIRS, MEDICAL DEVICES, MORTGATE AND RENT PAYMENTS.
  3. $6,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT:IN 2024, 4 MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER (MEDICAL CENTER) EMPLOYEES AND AREA STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE FOR STUDENTS PURSUING NURSING DEGREES, ADVANCED DEGREES AND OTHER MEDICAL-RELATED DEGREES. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPPORT THE EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, WHILE ALSO HONORING INDIVIDUALS FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE AND THE MEDICAL CENTER. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE TYPICALLY FUNDED THROUGH UNAFFILIATED FUNDS THAT ARE NOT REPORTED AS PART OF MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION'S (FOUNDATION) AUDITED FINANCIALS. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION PAID $6,000 DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON BEHALF OF RECIPIENTS IN FY25.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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