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Upmc Washington

EIN 25-0965600 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UPMC WASHINGTON IS A SECULAR, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING QUALITY PATIENT CARE TO ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$276.7 million
Spending
$260.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
1,859
Volunteers
186
Highest pay
$1.8 million, board member beginning 06/01/24

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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 June 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 (5)
  1. $105.4 million spent. A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING LAB, RADIOLOGY, SURGICAL, OBSERVATION, EMERGENCY AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 259,000 OUTPATIENT VISITS WERE PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR. SERVICES WERE RENDERED REGARDLESS OF THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. ALL QUALITY MEASURES REQUIRED BY MEDICARE AND MAJOR INSURANCE CARRIERS WERE MET. 14% OF THE OUTPATIENT VISITS WERE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID); 44% OF THE OUTPATIENT VISITS WERE MEDICARE.
  2. $86.2 million spent. INPATIENT ACUTE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 7,858 PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. UPMC WASHINGTON PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SERVICES. SURGICAL SPECIALTIES INCLUDE NEUROSURGERY, CARDIOLOGY, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, ORTHOPEDICS, OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, UROLOGY AND GENERAL SURGERY. SERVICES WERE RENDERED REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. ALL QUALITY MEASURES REQUIRED BY MEDICARE AND MAJOR INSURANCE CARRIERS WERE MET. 17% OF THE INPATIENT CASES WERE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID); 65% OF THE PATIENT CASES WERE MEDICARE.
  3. $6.4 million spent. THE HOSPITAL SUPPORTS A 30 BED INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST UNITS OF ITS KIND IN THE HOSPITAL'S EXTENDED SERVICE AREA AND SERVED 837 PATIENTS THIS YEAR. SERVICES ARE RENDERED TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE UNIT HAS A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS WITH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID) (50%) AND 4% WHO ARE UNINSURED.
  4. $23.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE HOSPITAL TO DO BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE VALUABLE COMMUNITY BENEFITS. ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, A TEENAGE ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM, A FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, A SCHOOL OF NURSING, A SCHOOL FOR X-RAY TECHNICIANS, HOSPICE SERVICES, CERTAIN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES, OPERATION OF A WELLNESS CENTER, RENTAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPERATION OF AN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
  5. (Expenses $ 23,692,001 including grants of $ 36,634)(Revenue $ 50,146,531) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE HOSPITAL TO DO BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE VALUABLE COMMUNITY BENEFITS. ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, A TEENAGE ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM, A FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, A SCHOOL OF NURSING, A SCHOOL FOR X-RAY TECHNICIANS, HOSPICE SERVICES, CERTAIN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES, OPERATION OF A WELLNESS CENTER, RENTAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPERATION OF AN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 January 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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