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Southern Ohio Medical Center

EIN 31-0677520 · Portsmouth, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY IDENTIFYING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS WHILE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THOSE NEEDS AND THE COST OF THE SOLUTIONS. THE SOMC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ENCOMPASSES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR HOSPICE, CANCER, EMPLOYEE RELIEF, HEART & VASCULAR, PEDIATRICS, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THE ENDOWMENT FUND AND THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED. THESE FUNDS GENERATE MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT AND ENABLE SOMC TO CONTINUALLY DELIVER EXTRAORDINARY CARE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO COME. WE CONSIDER IT OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY, AND WE TAKE PRIDE IN DOING SO.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$177,571
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$828,053, director-president & ceo-somc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 83% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2025, 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. $165,291 spent. WHAT WE DO:THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF THE SOMC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ARE TO HELP SUPPORT HEALTH INITIATIVES AT SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER. SUPPORT RANGES FROM THE PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT, UPGRADES IN TECHNOLOGY, AND ENHANCING FACILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER PROJECTS THAT ENABLE SOMC TO RESPOND TO NEEDS AS THEY ARISE.WE'RE HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENHANCING HEALTHCARE SERVICES. WE PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP SUSTAIN THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.SUPPORTED PROJECTS: CELL PHONE CHARGING STATION FOR HEART AND VASCULAR LOBBY SHAWNEE OHIO RIVER PLAYGROUND & FITNESS AREA RECUMBENT CROSS TRAINER BIKE FOR CARDIAC REHAB RECUMBENT CROSS TRAINER BIKES FOR PORTSMOUTH AND WHEELERSBURG LIFE CENTERS BICYCLE RACKS FOR LUCASVILLE AND WHEELERSBURG LIFE CENTERS LIFE VESTS FOR HEART AND VASCULAR PATIENTS SUPPORT OF LOCAL CAMP FOR JUVENILE DIABETES PATIENTS, EDUCATIONAL BEARS, TRAVEL KITS FOR SCHOOLS, AND BOOKS FOR THE SOMC COMMUNITY HEALTH LIBRARY. PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS AND TOILETRY BAGS FOR LOCAL STUDENTSGUILDS OF SOMC:THE GUILDS AT SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER SHARE A COMMON GOAL - TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE PATIENTS, AS WELL AS THE HOSPITAL'S BENEFICIAL PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. HOWEVER, THEY HAS STILL STRIVED TO SERVE IN AS MANY WAYS A POSSIBLE. THE GUILDS OPERATE TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SOMC. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF SOMC'S GUILDS ARE TRULY EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE SOMC PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER. THIS YEAR, THE SUPPORT OF THE GUILDS ALLOWED SOMC TO PURCHASE ITEMS, SUCH AS ABR HEARING SYSTEM, HEMMORRAHAGE CART, EYE SPOT VISION SCANNERS , VEIN PROBE, ORAL THERMOMETER, PULSEOXIMETER, DISP STETHOSCOPE AND, WHEELCHAIR. THEY ALSO MADE DONATIONS TO THE HOSPICE HOUSE, MATERNITY, OB, AND PEDIATRICS. SOMC IS SUPPORTED BY A TOTAL OF SIX GUILDS: THE HOPE GUILD, THE KARDIAGUILD, THE PEDIATRIC GUILD, THE PLEASURE GUILD, THE SCIOTO GUILD, AND THE SERVICE GUILDS OF SOMC WITH A TOTAL OF 83 MEMBERS.REVENUE FROM GUILD ACTIVITY: $75,824DONATIONS MADE: $64,977

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 2006.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Southern Ohio Medical Center (Portsmouth, OH), EIN 31-0678022. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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