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Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation

EIN 23-7288765 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
37.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$1.2 million, ceo, mpmc

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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $6.3 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: At Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation, our philanthropy team has the unique opportunity to partner with community members and strengthen Sutter's mission to enhance the well-being of people in our community through compassionate healthcare. Funds are raised primarily in support of Mills-Peninsula Health Services, a related 501(c)(3) hospital. These generous community gifts have helped in supporting innovative programs, advanced medical technologies, and research partnership initiatives. While hospital revenue typically covers day-to-day operating expenses, charitable contributions allow the Foundation to make crucial improvements not covered by the hospital's annual budget. This includes the purchase of new equipment, upgrading facilities, and providing key programs. New equipment often means improved outcomes, more efficient diagnoses, and the latest, most technologically advanced treatments and interventions. In 2024, the Foundation provided over $3.7 million in new equipment. Some of the equipment funded this year includes: . Cardiovascular Imaging System . Lunar Prodigy 11 Advance DEXA . Midas Rex High Speed Surgical Instruments . Brachytherapy Bravos Afterloader Varian HDR . Automated Breast Ultrasound Unit . Panda Warmers for Neonatal Resuscitation . Remodel of Patient Areas for Behavioral Health Units . Medtronic Emprint SX Navigation System . Voluson P8 Ultrasounds . Flexible Endoscope Sigmoidoscopes & System . Sonosite X Porte Ultrasound . Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring System . Brainlab HIP Image Guided Surgery System The Foundation also provided over $1 million in program and research funding during 2024. Many programs are designed to meet the primary health needs of our community, many of whom would not receive any care without these programs. Other programs leverage technology to reduce health disparities and ensure more equitable outcomes. Even more programs exist to provide educational scholarships that benefit those on our front lines every day. A few of the programs which received funding in 2024 include: . Adolescent Mental Health . Patient Assistance . Medical Scholarships . Women's Health Mammogram Program . Senior Care

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 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1973.

    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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