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Major Hospital Foundation

EIN 23-7118890 · Shelbyville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE MHP MEDICAL CENTER/MAJOR HOSPITAL, ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF MHP, AND OUR PATIENTS BY HELPING FINANCE PURCHASES OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, PATIENT SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION FOR OUR STAFF AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$930,017
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
57.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 48%
Employees
4
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$662,728, board member, hospital ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 57.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

    7 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $100,000 spent. MAJOR HOSPITAL AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDING: DURING 2024, THE FOUNDATION GRANTED $100,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUE ANN WORTMAN NEPHROLOGY CENTER.
  2. $232,716 spent. MHP COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES: THE FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS BY-LAWS IN 2021 TO ALLOW IT TO SUPPORT MAJOR HEALTH PARTNERS' COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION GRANTED $7,014 TO SUPPORT THE REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM IN 2024. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTED $800 FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, $800 FOR SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL JAG PROGRAM, $146 FOR CAR SEAT PROGRAM AND $3,613 FOR THE EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN IN 2024.THE FOUNDATION PAID $50,000 TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE NEW SHELBY COUNTY YMCA. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GRANTED $170,343 FOR THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER THAT WAS BUILT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING EDUCATION TO ALL.
  3. $112,679 spent. PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHARITY CARE FUNDING: THE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DISBURSED $6,518 TO PURCHASE 46 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD THEM. THIS ASSISTANCE IS SHORT-TERM FOR ONE OR TWO CYCLES OF PRESCRIPTIONS WHILE CASE MANAGERS WORK, WHEN NECESSARY, TO FIND LONG TERM PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FOR THE PATIENT. THE PROGRAM PREVENTS COSTLY READMISSIONS OF INPATIENTS AND HELPS KEEP OUTPATIENTS HEALTHY SO THAT THEY ARE NOT ADMITTED FOR SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED WITH MEDICATION. THE CHARITY CARE FUND PROVIDED $5,854 TO ASSIST 79 PATIENTS WITH HEART SCREENINGS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDED $2,122 FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS.THE PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT FUND DISBURSED $7,900 IN SMALL HEALTHCARE RELATED ITEMS FOR PATIENTS DURING RECOVERY, HELPING TO REDUCE UNNEEDED STRESS DURING THEIR HOSPITAL STAY. IN MOST CASES, THE ITEMS HELPED PATIENTS TRANSITION MORE SUCCESSFULLY TO HOME OR A REHABILITATION FACILITY. TRANSPORTATION IS AN INCREASING NEED, AND THE PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT FUND HELPED SUPPORT THAT PROGRAM AS WELL. THE "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" FUND DISBURSED $10,630 TO HELP 37 ONCOLOGY PATIENTS IN NEED WITH DAY TO DAY LIVING EXPENSES AND SPECIAL ITEMS TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE.THE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE SPENT $37,420 ON PROJECTS TO HELP SUPPORT PATIENTS AT MHP. THEY MADE BABY SIZED CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS FOR NEWBORN BABIES, ONCOLOGY SUPPORT BAGS FOR EACH PATIENT IN TREATMENT AT THE MHP CENTER FOR ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY, AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION GYM BAGS FOR EACH PATIENT IN CARDIAC REHAB AT MHP.WOUND CARE: $6,336 USED TO ASSIST A WOUND CARE PATIENT.EMPLOYEE PROJECTS: $24,747 USED TO HELP DEPARTMENTS PROVIDE BETTER CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS THROUGH AN INTERNAL GRANT PROCESS. EMPLOYEES SUBMIT PROJECT IDEAS THAT WOULD IMPROVE FUNCTIONALITY, ACCESS TO CARE, OR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS PART OF THE ANNUAL EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, TOGETHER WE ARE.THE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE FUND COVERED PATIENT BILLS FOR $11,152 FOR 111 PATIENTS.
  4. $270,123 spent. EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUNDING: ASSISTED 3 EMPLOYEES FOR A TOTAL OF $2,310. EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING A VERIFIABLE FINANCIAL CRISIS CAN APPLY TO THE FUND. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY AN ANONYMOUS EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE WHO SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS. THE FUND IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY EMPLOYEES WHO WISH TO DIRECT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROCESSED $32,002 FOR THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT MHP FOR THEIR MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND PATIENT CARE TECH TRAINING PROGRAMS. INCOME TO THIS FUND COMES THROUGH GRANTS WRITTEN BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, THE FOUNDATION, AND PROGRAM FEES PAID BY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM.THE BECK FUND PROVIDED 1 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE AMOUNT OF $500.THE DIALYSIS CENTER FUND PAID $10,618 TO HELP FILL THE FOOD PANTRY AND HELP RAISE FUNDS DURING THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING.THE FRIEND OF NURSING AWARD GAVE $500 TO 1 EMPLOYEE WHO ESPECIALLY SUPPORTS NURSES AND PATIENTS THEY SERVE.

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 November 1971.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hoag Hospital Foundation (Newport Beach, CA), EIN 95-3222343. 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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