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Tricounty Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 30-0093022 · Whitehall, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. WHICH IS TO DISTINGUISH OURSELVES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION, AND IMPROVED HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$178,267
Spending
$74,077
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
53.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$1.7 million, ceo-bghs

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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% 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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $74,077 spent. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PROVIDES HEALTH SERVICES TO THEIR LOCAL AREAS. THE SERVICE AREA IS ABOUT A 25-MILE RADIUS AROUND THE FACILITY AND INCLUDES ABOUT 15,000 INDIVIDUALS. TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL, CLINICS, AND ASSISTED LIVING. AT TIMES, EQUIPMENT IS PURCHASED TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL, CLINICS, AND ASSISTED LIVING. DURING THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, $3,200 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GRANTED TO STUDENTS IN THE AREA PURSUING CAREERS IN MEDICAL FIELDS.THE NURSING HOME AT TRI-COUNTY WAS CLOSED IN THE SUMMER OF 2023.

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 2002.

    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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