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Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association

EIN 31-1082756 · Cincinnati, OH

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

AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE MISSION OF THE ELIZABETH GAMBLE DEACONESS HOME ASSOCIATION (EGDHA) IS TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT, AT THE CORPORATION'S SOLE DISCRETION, THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK AND THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, INC.

Income
$83.2 million
Spending
$56.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$201,150, president & ceo

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: 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 more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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 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. $55.3 million spent. AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE MISSION OF THE ELIZABETH GAMBLE DEACONESS HOME ASSOCIATION (EGDHA) IS TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT, AT THE CORPORATION'S SOLE DISCRETION, THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK AND THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, INC. SUPPORT PROVIDED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE MISSION WILL BE GUIDED BY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EGDHA PREFERS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WHICH: 1. WILL ENABLE THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK AND ITS MEDICAL STAFF TO ENHANCE ITS EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AND DEMONSTRATE MEDICAL LEADERSHIP, CAPABILITIES AND REPUTATION; 2. WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK; 3. WILL ENHANCE THE REGIONAL CAPABILITIES AND REPUTATION OF THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK AND ITS MEDICAL STAFF. THE BOARD OF - CONT. ON SCHEDULE O DIRECTORS OF EGDHA DESIRES TO MANAGE ITS RESOURCES IN A MANNER THAT WILL PRESERVE CAPITAL AND MAINTAIN PURCHASING POWER FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE SUPPORT OF CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WILL BE DETERMINED WITH THIS CRITERION IN MIND.

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 November 6, 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 February 1985.

    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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