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The Research and Educational Foundation of the Ohio Hospital

EIN 31-6060347 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of The Research and Educational Foundation of The Ohio Hospital Association is to evaluate, focus, and engage in leading change activities that enable the pursuit of excellence resulting in demonstrable improvement in safety, quality, and health equity in our communities.

Income
$929,694
Spending
$967,341
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
109.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$1.4 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 109.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (5)
  1. $506,845 spent. Hand Hygiene: In 2024, the hand hygiene program contracted hand hygiene observers and reporting continued. Certain hospitals and health systems saw the need for continuous hand hygiene monthly monitoring and at higher thresholds of observations than associated with projects typically led by OHA. In 2024, the number of participating hospitals was 35.
  2. $143,319 spent. Emergency Preparedness: OHA serves on the state of Ohio Emergency Support Function (ESF) 8, Public Health and Medical Services. OHA partners with the Ohio Department of Health to lead and support the emergency preparedness Zone Structure. OHA supported state efforts to prepare for the 2024 Solar eclipse, including tabletop exercises. OHA worked with state and federal partners to support hospitals during the IV solution shortage that resulted from Hurricane Helene hitting the Baxter production plant.
  3. $126,904 spent. Continuous Service Readiness (CSR): is a subscription-based consulting and education service that provides consulting and educational needs to 65 member hospitals. A spring and fall conference were held in person with dedicated CSR consultants on-site.
  4. $106,349 spent. Maternal & Infant Health: The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) plays an active role in advancing maternal and infant health through statewide leadership and partnerships. OHA serves on key advisory groups, including the Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality and the Ohio Newborn Advisory Steering Committee. The First Steps for Healthy Babies program, launched in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health, now reaches over 99% of maternity hospitals and continues to expand recognition for hospitals supporting breastfeeding and partner engagement. Through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), OHA has advanced patient safety bundles addressing severe maternal hypertension, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal substance use disorder, while also supporting statewide efforts on maternal health equity. In 2024, OHA provided hundreds of benchmark reports, hosted a maternal health conference, and advised state partners on policies such as doula support services.
  5. (Expenses $ 106,349 including grants of $) Maternal & Infant Health: The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) plays an active role in advancing maternal and infant health through statewide leadership and partnerships. OHA serves on key advisory groups, including the Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality and the Ohio Newborn Advisory Steering Committee. The First Steps for Healthy Babies program, launched in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health, now reaches over 99% of maternity hospitals and continues to expand recognition for hospitals supporting breastfeeding and partner engagement. Through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), OHA has advanced patient safety bundles addressing severe maternal hypertension, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal substance use disorder, while also supporting statewide efforts on maternal health equity. In 2024, OHA provided hundreds of benchmark reports, hosted a maternal health conference, and advised state partners on policies such as doula support services.

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 February 1966.

    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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