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Haggin Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 31-0995840 · Harrodsburg, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Income
$2,073
Spending
$0
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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, 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. THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ENTITY WHOSE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO, HEALTH CARE IN MERCER AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS PURPOSE THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO RAISE, INVEST, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF JBH'S TAX EXEMPT HEALTH CARE SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION. EARNINGS FROM INVESTMENTS GO TO THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, EDUCATION AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FOUNDATION. ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED BY A COMMUNITY-BASED, UNCOMPENSATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO DETERMINE HOW FOUNDATION FUNDS ARE USED TO ENHANCE HEALTH CARE IN THIS REGION. THE JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AND HOSPITAL SHARE BOARD MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT TEAMS WHICH FACILITATES FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT. ON DECEMBER 1, 2017, THE FOUNDATION AND HOSPITAL BOARDS COMPLETED THE SALE OF JAMES B. HAGGIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO EPHRAIM MCDOWELL HEALTH. IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF THE HOSPITAL, ALL ASSETS WERE LIQUIDATED AND TRANSFERRED TO EPHRAIM MCDOWELL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF CASH, AND EMH ASSUMED OWNERSHIP AND FULL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AT THAT TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 December 1980.

    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: Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc (Easton, MD), EIN 52-1282080. 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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