Grossmont Hospital Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE O
- Income
- $9.8 million
- Spending
- $10.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 19.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 284
- Highest pay
- $216,187, vp philanthropy
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
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2528 of 28 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $8.7 million spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT. See full Sharp HealthCare Annual Community Benefit Plan and Report at: https://www.sharp.com/about/community/community-benefits/benefit-report.cfm Sharp HealthCare (Sharp) is an integrated, regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, California. The Sharp system includes four acute care hospitals; three specialty hospitals; three affiliated medical groups; 27 medical centers; five urgent care centers; three skilled nursing facilities; two inpatient rehabilitation centers; hospice and home infusion programs; numerous outpatient facilities and programs; three charitable foundations; and a variety of other community health education programs and related services. Sharp also offers individual and group HMO coverage through Sharp Health Plan (SHP). Serving a population of approximately 3.3 million in San Diego County (SDC), as of September 30, 2024, Sharp is licensed to operate 2,210 beds and has 2,839 Sharp-affiliated physicians and 20,283 employees. Mission It is Sharp's mission to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Sharp's goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner. Vision Sharp's vision is to transform the health care experience and be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care. Sharp will become the best health system in the universe. Sharp's core values are Integrity, Caring, Safety, Innovation and Excellence. This summary provides an overview of community benefit planning at Sharp HealthCare (Sharp), a listing of community needs addressed in this Community Benefit Plan and Report and a summary of community benefit programs and services provided by Sharp in fiscal year (FY) 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024). In addition, the summary reports the economic value of community benefit provided by Sharp, according to the framework specifically identified in Senate Bill 697 (SB 697), for the following entities: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (EIN 95-2367304) Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center (EIN 95-0651579) Sharp Grossmont Hospital (33-0449527) Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Memorial Hospital (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center (EIN 95-3782169) Sharp Health Plan (EIN 33-0519730) Community Benefit Planning at Sharp HealthCare Sharp bases its community benefit planning on its triennial community health needs assessments (CHNA) combined with the expertise in programs and services of each Sharp hospital. Listing of Community Needs Addressed in the Sharp HealthCare Community Benefit Plan and Report, FY 2024 * Access to care and financial support for uninsured and underinsured community members and individuals without a medical provider * Programs and services that provide community and social support to address health equity challenges * Education, screening and support programs for chronic health conditions and other health needs, including heart and vascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity and unintentional injuries * Aging care and support programs, including health education, support and screening activities for seniors and caregivers * Safety and support programs for seniors and people with disabilities * End-of-life and advance care planning services for hospice patients and their loved ones and the community * Support for community nonprofit health and social service organizations * Education and training for community health care professionals * Student and intern supervision, education and support * Collaboration with local schools to promote interest and provide health career pathways * Cancer patient navigation services and participation in clinical trials * Women's and prenatal/postnatal health services, support and education, including for high-risk pregnancies * Behavioral health and substance use education, screening and support for the community - including seniors and individuals experiencing homelessness * Provider education and protocol development to enhance community safety programming related to trauma-informed care, human trafficking and related topics Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided in FY 2024 In FY 2024, Sharp provided a total of $622,598,584 in community benefit programs and unreimbursed services. These financial figures represent unreimbursed community benefit costs after the impact of the Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program. Total economic value of community benefit provided by each Sharp HealthCare entity in FY 2024 was as follows: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - $137,734,456 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center - $26,135,468 Sharp Grossmont Hospital - $176,955,168 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns - $13,768,020 Sharp Memorial Hospital - $231,447,432 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center - $36,420,863 Sharp Health Plan - $137,177 TOTAL FOR ALL ENTITIES - $622,598,584 Economic Value of Community Benefit Provided in FY 2023 by SB 697 Category and by Sharp entity was as follows: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center: Medical Care Services - $136,045,388 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $417,808 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $329,428 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $941,832 TOTAL - $137,734,456 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center: Medical Care Services - $25,721,159 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $161,455 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $120,185 Health Research, Education and Training Programs - $132,669 TOTAL - $26,135,468 Sharp Grossmont Hospital: Medical Care Services - $174,018,249 Other Benefits for Vulnerable Populations - $1,369,756 Other Benefits for the Broader Community - $765,63
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Grossmont Hospital Corporation (San Diego, CA), EIN 33-0449527. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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