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The City Hospital Association

EIN 34-0714583 · E Liverpool, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES. HEALTHCARE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO PREVENT ILLNESS, RELIEVE SUFFERING, AID IN HEALTH RESTORATION AND TO PROMOTE WELLNESS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO ANY PERSON, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.

Income
$84.8 million
Spending
$72.7 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
689
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$725,035, cmo/director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 12 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

    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 (2)
  1. $47.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HEALTHCARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO AFFORD ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION. THEREFORE, IN KEEPING WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY WITH FREE CARE AND/OR SUBSIDIZED CARE, CARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS BELOW COSTS, AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED WHERE THE NEED AND AN INDIVIDUAL'S INABILITY TO PAY EXIST. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND A VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS BELOW COST. RECOGNIZING ITS MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. TO THE EXTENT REIMBURSEMENT IS BELOW COST, THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THESE AMOUNTS AS UNCOMPENSATED CARE IN MEETING ITS MISSION IN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO AND SERVICES THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES; STAFFING 120 BEDS FOR ACUTE CARE, INTENSIVE CARE AND SKILLED NURSING IN THE MEDICALLY UNDESERVED AREA. DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED NUMEROUS BENEFITS TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT INITIATIVE PROGRAM. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED THE FOLLOWING TO THE COMMUNITY FREE OR AT A NOMINAL CHARGE: HEALTH FAIRS, CPR CLASSES, CHILDBIRTH CLASSES, GARFIELD ELEMENTARY WELLNESS PROGRAM, COVER THE UNINSURED, PROGRAM HEARTSAVER FIRST AID CLASSES, ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RECERTIFICATION, BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT, PASTORAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, DIABETES EDUCATION, SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES, BASICS IN BABYSITTING CLASSES, AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP, CONDUCTED HOSPITAL TOURS FOR AREA SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, SERVED AS AN OBSERVATION SITE FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEVELOPED BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HOSTED SEVERAL SHADOW STUDENTS FROM AREA SCHOOLS, SERVED AS HOST SITE FOR OHIO HIGHER EDUCATION TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, OPERATED A PHYSICIAN REFERRAL LINE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY, HOSTED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT NURSES AND RADIOLOGY TECHNICIANS IN TRAINING, PROVIDED FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING, AND GIFTS TO NEEDY CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS TO THE SALVATION ARMY DAY OF CARING, DAY OF GIVING PROGRAM - MONEY AND FOOD DRIVE.
  2. THE PODIATRY PROGRAM STARTED JULY 2018. THERE ARE FOUR STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR, FOUR STUDENTS IN THEIR SECOND YEAR, AND FOUR STUDENTS IN THEIR THIRD YEAR FOR THE 2022-2023 YEAR. THE AMOUNT OF EXPENSES AND REVENUE FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS NOT OBTAINABLE FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR AS THEY ARE GROUPED WITH OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE SAME DEPARTMENT.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 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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