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Allina Health Foundation

EIN 27-4116873 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RAISING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF ALLINA HEALTH TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL CARE, AS WE PREVENT ILLNESS, RESTORE HEALTH AND PROVIDE COMFORT TO ALL WHO ENTRUST US WITH THEIR CARE.

Income
$37.1 million
Spending
$23.6 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
25.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$4.1 million, president/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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.8 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 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 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. $10.6 million spent. HEALING ENVIRONMENTS AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS: ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION FUNDS SOME COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING HEALING ENVIRONMENTS, CLINICS AND HOSPITALS. THIS INVESTMENT IN PROPERTIES ENSURES THAT ALL LOCATIONS ARE MAINTAINED SO PATIENTS HAVE THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE. PROVIDING HOLISTIC CARE TO PATIENTS REQUIRES MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN CLINICS AND HOSPITALS; THIS STATE OF WELL-BEING IS IMPACTED BY THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE FACILITIES. ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING PATIENT CARE LOCATIONS, INCLUDING RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSIONS OF CLINICS, HOSPITALS AND SPECIALIZED FACILITIES. IN 2024, ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ON THE MERCY HOSPPITAL-UNITY CAMPUS IN FRIDLEY. THIS CENTER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS AND SENIORS. ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDED THE RENOVATION OF THE TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM THERAPY GYM AT COURAGE KENNY REHABILITATION INSTITUTE IN GOLDEN VALLEY, COMBINING SPACES FOR A LARGER AND MORE EFFICIENT LOCATION THAT IMPORVES COLLABORATION AMONG STAFF MEMBERS.
  2. $9.1 million spent. PATIENT CARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: IN SUPPORT OF THE NONPROFIT MISSION OF ALLINA HEALTH, ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION FUNDS EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFYING CANCER PATIENTS. THIS FUNDING HELPS PATIENTS WITH TRAVEL COSTS, SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND OTHER EVERYDAY EXPENSES SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS SO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN PARTAKE IN OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE FRIENDSHIP, COMMUNITY, AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE IMPORTANT TO MAINTAINING PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE PROVIDED FREE-OF-CHARGE TO PATIENTS FOR MONITORING THEIR BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME AND IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH.
  3. $1.9 million spent. CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR IMPROVED PATIENT CARE: ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE LATEST HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROVIDING THE BEST CARE TO PATIENTS. ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT THAT WILL ENSURE PATIENTS HAVE EASIER, MORE CONVENIENT ACCESS TO CARE AND MORE PRECISE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF HEALTH CONDITIONS. IN 2024, ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE COMPLETION OF THE LINEAR ACCELERATION PROJECT, ALLOWING FOR PRECISE RADIATION TREATMENT FOR CANCER PATIENTS, ENSURING BETTER LIFE-SAVING CARE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE RENOVATED TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM GYM, INCLUDING A BIONESS VECTOR LIFT, THE SECOND ONE FOR COURAGE KENNY REHABILITATION INSTITUTE.
  4. $2.0 million spent. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PATIENTS. OTHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS AWARDED IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF ORTHOPEDIC ROBOTS, COGNITIVE REHABILITATION CLINICAL PRACTICE PROGRAMS, AND DIABETES SCREENING IN PREGNANCY, AND MORE. THESE PROJECTS ALL SUPPORT IMPROVED HEALTH FOR PATIENTS AND EXPANDED UNDERSTANDING OF CARE PRACTICES. ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FACING UNEXPECTED AND SEVERE FINANCIAL STRAIN DUE TO A CRISIS EVENT. THE CARING FOR COLLEAGUES PROGRAM IS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE CARED FOR WHEN FACING FINANCIAL STRESS THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY A MAJOR HEALTH EVENT, THE LOSS OF A JOB, OR OTHER CRISIS EVENT.

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 2011.

    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.

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