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Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7354477 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVELY OPERATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SERVICE MISSION OF FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, INC. DBA TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL. TAMPA GENERAL IS A 981 BED, PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SAFETY NET HOSPITAL AND ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL FACILITIES IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA SERVING A DOZEN COUNTIES WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF 4 MILLION.

Income
$52.5 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
69
Highest pay
$2.7 million, ex officio

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 116% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 27 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

    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 September 30, 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. $1.4 million spent. FUND FOR THE FUTURE- PDI- THE TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE THAT WILL SUPPORT ALL TEAM MEMBERS' CAREER ASPIRATIONS AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO DRIVE THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND ACHIEVE TGH'S VISION TO BE THE SAFEST, MOST INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN AMERICA.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE DEBARTOLO FAMILY GLOBAL EMERGING DISEASES FUND- THE TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO THE HOSPITAL IN ITS MISSION TO CARE FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY.
  3. $1.1 million spent. MASTER FACILITY PLAN - TAMPA GENERAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TEAM MEMBERS AND FOR THE EXPANSION AND GROWTH OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
  4. $5.8 million spent. FUNDED OPERATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR CAPITAL PURCHASES SUPPORT TO FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, INC. DBA TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL. SPECIFIC GRANTS INCLUDED NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS, SMALL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE PATIENT SERVICES, HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND REHAB PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 September 1976.

    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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