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Grace Hospital

EIN 34-0714479 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND COMFORT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES COPING WITH CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS AND INJURY.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
139
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$173,194, interim president and 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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. $6.1 million spent. GRACE HOSPITAL IS A NON-FOR-PROFIT, LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL LOCATED IN CLEVELAND, OHIO DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PERSONALIZED CARE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS COPING WITH CATASTROPHIC OR CHRONIC INJURY OR ILLNESS REQUIRING EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION. THE HOSPITAL WAS FOUNDED IN 1910 BY A GROUP OF PHYSICIANS WHO WERE COMMITTED TO MEETING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. GRACE HOSPITAL HAS CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDED SERVICES FOR ITS PATIENTS. IN 1995, GRACE HOSPITAL EARNED APPROVAL TO BECOME THE FIRST CERTIFIED LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN BOTH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY. THE HOSPITAL PRESENTLY SPONSORS SEVERAL INPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING COMPLEX MEDICAL, PULMONARY, REHABILITATION, VENTILATOR WEANING, LEFT VENTRICAL ASSIST DEVICE, TRANSPLANT SUPPORT, WOUND CARE, AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT INPATIENT SATELLITES LOCATED WITHIN SOUTH POINTE AND BEDFORD HOSPITALS. GRACE HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE CHARACTERIZED BY QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, EFFICIENCY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS. THE HOSPITAL IS SENSITIVE TO AGE, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC VARIATIONS, AND IS CONTINUOUSLY ASSESSED AND IMPROVED THROUGH A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. GRACE VOLUNTARILY MAINTAINS A CHARITY CARE POLICY THAT PROVIDES CARE TO INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. THE HOSPITAL IS ALSO COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING INDIVIDUALS TO MATCH CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF ITS PATIENT POPULATION. SEVERAL JOB POSTINGS IN THE HOSPITAL REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO BE BILINGUAL IN EITHER SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES. GRACE HOSPITAL IS INVOLVED IN MANY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HEALTH FAIRS, SPECIAL HEALTH-RELATED PRESENTATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIPS IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE HOSPITAL SPONSORS MEETINGS FOR MANY NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEDICAL STAFF, AND MANAGEMENT OF GRACE HOSPITAL ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROVISION OF QUALITY SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AS A LONG-TERM HOSPITAL, AND FULFILLING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC TIMES, GRACE HOSPITAL HAS SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUED ITS ROLE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AS ORIGINALLY ENVISIONED BY ITS FOUNDERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1937.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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